Young-ladyism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Young-ladyism is a noun meaning (dated) Behaviour befitting, or typical of, a young lady.
Meaning
(dated) Behaviour befitting, or typical of, a young lady.
Example Sentences
Though Lady Mary had none of the young-ladyism or sentimentality of girls of her age, we are not to suppose her either hard or masculine.
[…] Fanny, forgetful of her young-ladyism and her sixteen years, had boxed Tom's ears, and Tom, resenting the insult, had forcibly seated her in the coal-hod, where he held her with one hand while he returned the compliment with the other.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ladyism, ladylikeness, ladihood, genteelism, gentlewomanliness, gentlewomanhood.
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