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单词 young-ladyism
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young-ladyismn.

Brit. /ˌjʌŋ ˈleɪdɪɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌjəŋ ˈleɪdiˌɪz(ə)m/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: young lady n., -ism suffix.
Etymology: < young lady n. + -ism suffix. Compare ladyism n.
Now rare.
The fact or condition of being a young lady; the qualities associated with young ladies. Also as a count noun: a mode of expression or behaviour characteristic of a young lady.
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the world > people > person > young person > young woman > [noun] > style characteristic of
young-ladyism1826
1826 Monthly Mag. Apr. 383 She was three or four-and-twenty, too, past the age of mere young-ladyism, and entirely unaccomplished.
1853 C. M. Yonge Heir of Redclyffe I. x. 176 I am not fallen so low as the essence of young-ladyism.
1857 N. Brit. Rev. Feb. 190/2 The young-ladyisms of Miss Yonge.
1883 London Society Holiday No. 53/2 I see no foolish nonsensical young-ladyisms about her.
1934 G. H. Crow William Morris, Designer v. 47 He loathed Victorian Young-Ladyism, the sham elegance of some of its furniture, and the slack comfort of the rest.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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