† lady of presencen.Obsoleterare = lady of honourn. at Phrases 1b(a).
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maiden of honoura1450
gentlewomana1470
lady of presence1530
maid of honourc1595
lady of honour1631
lady-in-waiting1703
duenna1761
dame d'honneur1805
1530 J. PalsgraveLesclarcissement 237/1Lady of presence, damoiselle dhonneur.