lady's maid

1 of 2

noun

: a woman servant who cares for a lady's clothes and assists her in making her toilet

lady's-maid

2 of 2

verb

: to serve or attend as a lady's maid : maid

Word History

Etymology

Verb

lady's maid

First Known Use

Noun

1577, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1865, in the meaning defined above

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