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Synonyms of lady-in-waiting
as in abigail, maid-in-waiting
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for lady-in-waiting
- biddy,
- char
- [British],
- charwoman,
- handmaiden
- (also handmaid),
- house girl,
- housekeeper,
- housemaid,
- maid,
- maidservant,
- skivvy
- [British],
- wench
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