lady-in-waiting
Example Sentences
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She once gave an expensive watch to a lady-in-waiting who’d been late to an engagement — a not-so-subtle hint to be on time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023
Widely considered the world’s first novel, Genji was composed in the eleventh century by Murasaki Shikibu, a noblewoman and lady-in-waiting in the Heian Court.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
The locals assume Elinor had been a lady-in-waiting, but she paid for this honor with her blood and courage during both world wars.
From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2023
Lady Susan is Susan Hussey, who served as a lady-in-waiting to the queen for more than six decades.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023
“Oh, yes. What a good lady-in-waiting to bring me such a beautiful bouquet.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
