bondmaid

American  

[bond-meyd] / ˈbɒndˌmeɪd /

noun

1. a female slave.

2. a woman bound to service without wages.

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bondmaid British  

/ ˈbɒndˌmeɪd /

noun

1. an unmarried female serf or slave

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Etymology

Origin of bondmaid

First recorded in 1520–30; bond ² + maid

Example Sentences

Her heroine, pretty Chinese bondmaid Peony, is in the service of a wealthy Jewish family, the Ezras.

From Time Magazine Archive

The lodgings were taken furnished, and a bondmaid of the house did such work as was indispensable.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

Said Duffy to the King, ‘Wilt thou buy a bondmaid, namely, my daughter?’ says he.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.

There was a noteworthy horse in Medb's herd and he was of the value of a bondmaid; a horse to match was found among Ailill's.

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph

For it is written that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a free woman.

From The first New Testament printed in English by