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lady–in–waiting
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lady–in–waiting
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lady–in–waiting
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ˈ
leɪdijɪn
ˈ
weɪtɪŋ/
noun
plural
ladies–in–waiting
lady–in–waiting
/
ˈ
leɪdijɪn
ˈ
weɪtɪŋ/
noun
plural
ladies–in–waiting
Learner's definition of LADY–IN–WAITING
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a woman whose job is to provide help to a queen or princess
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