leadaidh

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Borrowed from English lady.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛt̪i/

Noun

leadaidh f (plural leadaidhean)

1. lady (as title, or to refer to a woman of high social status, or one who is particularly elegant or well-dressed)

Usage notes

• Often used in the vocative when addressing a woman:

  Ciamar a tha thu, a leadaidh? ― How are you, (my) lady?

  abair thusa leadaidh! ― what a lady you are!

Synonyms

• baintighearna
• bean-uasal