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

Time Traveler
The first known use of lady's maid was in 1577

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“Lady's maid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lady%27s%20maid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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