first lady

noun, often capitalized F&L

: the wife of the U.S. president

: a woman who has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession

Full Definition of FIRST LADY

: the wife or hostess of the chief executive of a country or jurisdiction

: the leading woman of an art or profession

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1834

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