ladyship

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Abdullah answered— "It is against Turkish etiquette to unveil before the solemn ceremony has been performed; nevertheless, their ladyships consent to remove one of their veils, through which you may behold their features."

From Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series by Hemyng, Bracebridge

Then it will be your fault if their ladyships are shocked at finding out the deception.

From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Jókai, Mór

And having spoken to the ladies again, he said— "Their ladyships are enchanted to find so much favour in the eyes of your excellency."

From Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series by Hemyng, Bracebridge

"All Hampshire had heard of his successes at Tunbridge, successes of every kind," says Mr. Sampson, looking particularly arch; my lord hoped, their ladyships hoped, Harry would not be spoilt for his quiet Hampshire home.

From The Virginians by Thackeray, William Makepeace

And I trust that while your ladyships can suffer but little inconvenience from our course, you will not regret your own cares, if thereby you might prevent an effusion of blood.”

From Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion by Tucker, St. George