House-maid

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of housemaid. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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amahau pair girlbiddychambermaidchaperoncompanion

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"The blinds were not down, for the room was seldom used in the evening, but Mrs. Barclay herself lit the lamp and then rang the bell, asking Jane Stewart, the house-maid, to bring her a cup of tea, which was quite contrary to her usual habits."

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