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ladylove

American  
[ley-dee-luhv] / ˈleɪ diˌlʌv /

noun

  1. a beloved woman; sweetheart or mistress.

ladylove British  
/ ˈleɪdɪˌlʌv /

noun

  1. rare a beloved woman

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Etymology

Origin of ladylove

First recorded in 1725–35; lady + love

Example Sentences

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Bosch: I hope we see Quinn's officer ladylove again—ideally, either teaming up with or going against Carrie.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2012

Who was watching the shop while the Governor was pursuing his ladylove?

From Time Magazine Archive

Unfortunately, Eddie's unconventional ladylove, the oracle's superior mouthpiece, persuades him to go on living.

From Time Magazine Archive

Apparently, however, the Raja did not treat his ladylove with the liberality that she had expected.

From Time Magazine Archive

He went away on a tramp sketching-tour and wrote his ladylove just one short letter each month.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great by Hubbard, Elbert

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