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lady of the house
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lady of the house
(noun)
lady of the house
noun
lady of the house
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of LADY OF THE HOUSE
the lady of the house
somewhat old-fashioned
:
the female family member who has the most responsibility for taking care of and making decisions about the household
Is the
lady of the house
at home?
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