lady-in-waiting

/ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

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.

Related words

lady in waiting(English)housemaiden(English)damsel(English)baroness-in-waiting(English)woman(English)maid of honour(English)lady(English)noblewoman(English)

Sources

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