1834 W. N. Glascock 2nd Ser. I. 8 The whole of the lower rigging was adrift, and the ‘ladies' ladders’, rendered comparatively useless.
1937 E. Partridge 466/2 Lady's ladder, Rattlins set (too) close.
1961 F. H. Burgess 129 Ladys ladder, Shrouds that are rattled too closely.