maid of all work
Britishnoun
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a maid who does all types of housework
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a general factotum
Example Sentences
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The surprising thing is that the standard, oldtime maid of all work has practically disappeared from the U.S. scene.
From Time Magazine Archive
Said General Paul: "A commissar is a maid of all work, a democratic priest, an army doctor with his fingers always on the pulse of the Brigade."
From Time Magazine Archive
A knock at the door interrupted them, and Roxie, the tidy little maid of all work, who had been out for an afternoon, appeared to them, talking rapidly.
From Three People by Pansy
The maid of all work was leaning out of the window on the landing, brushing Laura's skirt.
From The Creators A Comedy by May Sinclair
Suddenly she sat up with eyes keen and alert; if she was to be maid of all work that day she must get at her job.
From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Rena I. Halsey
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