lady's smock en · NOUN
Etymology
Attested since 1588. Not found in Middle English, yet compare Old English lustmoce (“lady's smock”).
Meanings
- A plant, the cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lady's-smock | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ladies' smock | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ladies' smocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |