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handmaid

/hændmeɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does handmaid mean?

noun

A female servant or attendant, especially one who is in charge of the household or domestic staff. A woman who serves as a personal attendant or companion to a woman of higher social status.

Example

"The handmaid was responsible for managing the household and taking care of the children."

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