Charlady
//ˈtʃɑːˌleɪ.di// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A woman who cleans houses and offices as an occupation. archaic, historical
""Then we'll move." And Peter, watching the car resignedly from the window, saw the American grip his seat with both hands, and then raise them suddenly in silent prayer, while an elderly charlady fled with a scream to the safety of the area below."
Example
More examples""Then we'll move." And Peter, watching the car resignedly from the window, saw the American grip his seat with both hands, and then raise them suddenly in silent prayer, while an elderly charlady fled with a scream to the safety of the area below."
Etymology
From char (“chore”) + lady.
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