housemaid

English

noun
Definitions
  • A female domestic worker attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house, as opposed to a scullery maid.
  • (derogatory) A housewife.

Etymology

Compound from English house (a house, company) + English maid.

Origin

English

maid

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