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The English word "lady" originally meant "loaf kneader."
It comes from the Old English word hāefdige:
hlāf = loaf.
dige = kneader of dough.
In Anglo-Saxon England, bread was baked at home, and the lady of the household was responsible for making it.
Her title reflected one of the most important duties in the home.
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Interestingly, the word "lord" comes from the Old English hlāford, meaning "loaf guardian" or "keeper of the bread."
Together, the words lady and lord show that sustaining the household was a role of great responsibility and respect.
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