noun
- Plural of fräulein; a German title of respect for an unmarried woman or girl, equivalent to Miss.
Usage: German loanword; historical/formal; less commonly used in modern German
Examples
- The frauleins were invited to the formal ball in Berlin.
- In the 19th century, frauleins of noble families received extensive education.
- The hotel staff greeted the frauleins with great courtesy.
- Several frauleins attended the concert at the opera house.