hlæfdige

Etymology
From + a second element representing  (compare, cf. ). See also.

Noun

 * 1) a lady, the mistress of a household
 * 2) noblewoman; queen
 * 3) a form of courteous address; lady
 * 4) the Virgin Mary

Usage notes

 * As feminine equivalents of, , and never developed, this was generally the title given to every noblewoman from the rank of baroness to princess.