lady of the bedchamber
Example Sentences
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"Madame," said he, in a low, but snappish voice, "do you know that your lady of the bedchamber is dancing with the Prince of Savoy?"
From Prince Eugene and His Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
The Princess had one lady of honor, one lady of the bedchamber, and eleven lady companions, of whom three were honorary.
From The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
She goes to the ante-room, where she sends for the lady of the bedchamber in waiting, who then becomes the first train-bearer, and they all proceed to the Drawing-room.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Burney, Fanny
She sat, like a queen, adorned with a profusion of jewels; and facing her was a dame de compagnie, representing a lady of the bedchamber.
From Paris as It Was and as It Is by Blagdon, Francis W.
You shall be lady of the bedchamber; and I will announce your appointment with all due formality to the king, the court, and my own household.
From Prince Eugene and His Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
