Gladys

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈɡlædɪs//

A female given name from Welsh.

proper noun

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A female given name from Welsh.
Anthony continued the prophecy: "Of course Gladys and Eleanor, having graced the last generation of heroines and being at present in their social prime, will be passed on to the next generation of shopgirls -"

Etymology

Anglicized from Welsh Gwladus, of uncertain origin, perhaps connected with gwlad (“country”).

Glad · A diminutive of the female given name Gladys.gladiator · A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public…gladly · In a glad manner; happily.

Gladys · A female given name from Welsh.

glamorous · Having glamour; stylish, attractive.glamour · Originally, enchantment; magic charm; especially, the effect…glance · To turn (one's eyes or look) at something, often briefly.

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