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Definition of Ladykin
1. n. A little lady; -- applied by the writers of Queen Elizabeth's time, in the abbreviated form Lakin, to the Virgin Mary.
Definition of Ladykin
1. Noun. A little lady. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ladykin
1. a small lady [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ladykin
1. A little lady; applied by the writers of Queen Elizabeth's time, in the abbreviated form Lakin, to the Virgin Mary. The diminutive does not refer to size, but is equivalent to "dear." Origin: Lady + -kin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ladykin
Literary usage of Ladykin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"A colloquial contraction of ladykin, which is a diminutive of endearment for lady.
Thus our lakin was our lady, and meant the Virgin Mary. ..."
2. A Glossary of Words Used in the County of Chester by Robert Holland (1886)
"Used for feeding poultry. LAT TIME, s. a backward season. ladykin I ... or ladykin,
by our blessed Lady. W. LAWP, v. to eat clumsily with a spoon. ..."
3. An Attempt at a Glossary of Some Words Used in Cheshire-- by Roger Wilbraham (1836)
"... or ladykin, by our blessed Lady. LEATH, s. leisure, cessation from labour,
remission of pain. LEY, s. the law. ..."
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