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Meaning of ladies-in-waiting

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ladies-in-waiting

noun

Definitions

A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour.
Synonyms:court lady

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