C’mon men. Where’s your chivalry. A gentleman never hits a lady.
Oh wait. Never mind
The term “lady” came about during the early phase of the “women’s movement”. It is a misnomer, wordplay, like “gay”.
Prior generations understood. Here’s some quotes from yesteryear...
https://www.returnofkings.com/76704/59-powerful-quotes-that-reveal-the-true-nature-of-women