lemanry

/lɛməri/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a woman’s companion or a man’s female friend.

“The word ‘lemanry’ was used in Shakespearean times to describe the bond between a noblewoman and her lady-in-waiting.”

Synonyms

  • chivalry
  • companionship

Antonyms

  • estrangement
  • hostility