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Definition of milady

milady

/mɪˈleɪdi/
mi · la · dy
Plural:miladies
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• noun

1

A polite, deferential, or playfully gallant form of address for a woman.

Example

"The waiter pulled out the chair with a theatrical flourish and said, "Your table is ready, milady.""

2

An English noblewoman or woman of high social rank, historically used especially by continental Europeans.

Example

"The innkeeper bowed deeply and hurried to prepare the finest suite for the visiting milady."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, 'milady' (or its variant 'm'lady') is used almost exclusively in historical fiction, period reenactments, or humorously overly gallant internet speech, and will sound affected in genuine formal conversation.

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• Nearby Words

mike
mikeno
mil
milady
milan
milanese
milano

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French 'milady', which was itself a phonetic rendering of the English courteous address 'my lady'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milady. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milady
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