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maidservant

American  
[meyd-sur-vuhnt] / ˈmeɪdˌsɜr vənt /

noun

  1. a female servant.

maidservant British  
/ ˈmeɪdˌsɜːvənt /

noun

  1. a female servant

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Etymology

Origin of maidservant

First recorded in 1520–30; maid + servant

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Maidservant 'Maria' got the biggest laugh, as it was reported that Belch had married her and she raised her arms limply and softly said 'Hoorah.'

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2012

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