noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A woman who does small tasks and odd jobs.
2. 2
   a woman skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks wordnet
3. 3
   An uncertified midwife; a woman who attends at childbirths but who lacks a medical qualification.

Synonyms

All synonyms

odd-job woman

Etymology

From handy + woman.

Related phrases

odd job

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