lady

/ˈleɪ.di/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The mistress of a household.

2

A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.

3

The feminine of lord, a lordess.

4

A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.

5

A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness.

6

A woman: an adult female human.

7

A polite reference or form of address to women.

8

Used to address a female.

9

A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.

10

A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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