Sep 22, 2011 · Yes, milady comes from "my lady". Milady (from my lady) is an English term of address to a noble woman. It is the female form of milord. And here's some background on milord: In the …

Jul 18, 2024 · I'm writing some documentation for a software manual. A user must specify two (no more, no less) out of three options for a particular feature. Which is correct: "You must specify two of …

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Sep 25, 2011 · Madam is the word to call a woman with respect. ( Though of course it has other meanings, too). Are there any other words used to call a woman with respect?

The phrase is Irish in origin but now very rarely used in Ireland (except as a sterotypical "Irishism"). It simply means "the best of the morning to you" - perhaps from the idea of unhomogenised milk, …

Mar 27, 2024 · The prefix bi- refers to both “twice” and “every two”. As MW notes, one should make clear the exact meaning intended: Many people are puzzled about bimonthly and biweekly, which are …

Feb 2, 2012 · What is the opposite of free as in "free of charge" (when we speak about prices)? We can add not for negation, but I am looking for a single word.

Mar 27, 2019 · Is there a rule on acronyms and initialisms being spelled out with the first letter of each word being uppercase or lowercase? Example: interim final rule (IFR) Interim Final Rule (IFR)

Jan 7, 2026 · The Pulitzer-Prize winner Roger Ebert, in alignment with the conventional style in criticism, is very consistent: he uses the past tense to refer to his viewing experience and reactions, and the …

Mar 3, 2023 · What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984) offers the following useful discussion of how solve and resolve differ in precise …