What does handmaids mean?
noun
A woman who serves as a personal attendant or maid to a woman of high social status, especially in a historical or literary context. In modern usage, a woman who serves as a personal attendant or companion to a woman, often in a domestic or professional capacity.
Example
"The handmaids were responsible for managing the household and caring for the children."
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