4. (nautical).—The keeper of the gunner’s small stores: lady’s hole =
the place where such stores are kept.
5. (American).—A woman of any station; usually in combination, as
Fore-lady, Sales-lady, Cook-lady.
1888. Philadelphia Times. (Scene up stairs.) Servant—Missus!
missus! the beggar lady is down stairs, and I hare the ash
gintleman knockin’ at the gate.