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A lion he rescues from a dragon proves to be a loyal companion and a symbol of knightly virtue, and helps him complete his quest, which includes defeating the giant Harpins and two demons. In the end, Laudine, rescued from the stake, allows him and his lion to return to her fortress.
A royal consort is a person of either sex who has an official status through an intimate relationship, often through marriage or concubinage, with a monarch. [1] The term, consort, was thereafter extended to encompass similar relationships with other significant figures, such as a head of state.
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A lady-in-waiting (alternatively written lady in waiting) or court lady is a female personal assistant at a court, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman. [1] Historically, in Europe, a lady-in-waiting was often a noblewoman but of lower rank than the woman to whom she attended.
A lady's companion was a woman of genteel birth who lived with a woman of rank or wealth as retainer. The term was in use in the United Kingdom from at least the 18th century to the mid-20th century but it is now archaic. The profession is known in most of the Western world.
A woman given to violent, scolding, particularly nagging treatment of men. Lois Griffin, Wilma Flintstone, Debra Barone: Sidekick: A loyal companion to the protagonist (or antagonist) who may also be the best friend, love interest or partner in crime. Jim (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings) Robin
Polyamory (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) 'many' and Latin amor 'love') is the practice of, or the desire for, romantic relationships with more than one partner at the same time, with the informed consent of all partners involved.
"Crusoe Dilke and Man Friday McKenna", a Punch cartoon c. 1900 depicting banker and politician Reginald McKenna as a loyal servant of Sir Charles Dilke, 2nd Baronet. The term Man Friday became an idiom to describe an especially faithful servant or one's best servant or right-hand man. [5] The female equivalent is Girl Friday. [6]