gray lady

noun

Usage: usually capitalized G&L

Etymology: so called from the gray uniform worn on duty

: a volunteer worker of the American Red Cross who provides nonprofessional care and services for the sick and convalescent usually in hospitals

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a female worker in the American Red Cross who serves as a volunteer aide in medical services.

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Gray Lady,

plural Gray Ladies.

a woman Red Cross volunteer in a hospital.