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landlady

noun land·la·dy \ˈland-ˌlā-dē\

: a woman who owns a house, apartment, etc., and rents it to other people

: a woman who runs an inn, pub, or rooming house

Full Definition of LANDLADY

: a woman who is a landlord

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circa 1536

LANDLADY Defined for Kids

noun land·la·dy \ˈland-ˌlā-dē\

plural land·la·dies

: a woman who owns land or houses that she rents

: a woman who runs an inn or rooming house

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