Needle-girl

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A girl or young woman who is employed doing sewing and simple embroidery. historical

    "Her complexion is pure and warm, though pale, as if from too close confinement; for I have now no doubt that she is a needle-girl."

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"Her complexion is pure and warm, though pale, as if from too close confinement; for I have now no doubt that she is a needle-girl."

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