tirewoman

American  

[tahyuhr-woom-uhn] / ˈtaɪərˌwʊm ən /

noun

Archaic.

plural

tirewomen

1. a lady's maid.

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tirewoman British  

/ ˈtaɪəˌwʊmən /

noun

1. an obsolete term for lady's maid

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Etymology

Origin of tirewoman

First recorded in 1605–15; tire ³ + -woman

Example Sentences

At 9, to call and assist to dress Lady Towser's head tirewoman; follow her to Lady T.'s chamber, and obey orders.

From Poor Jack by Marryat, Frederick

Then Mistress Todd, the barber-surgeon’s wife, she spoke for all, being thought to have the more courtly tongue, having been tirewoman to Queen Mary ere she went to France. 

From The Armourer's Prentices by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

The tirewoman went down to the river-bank, at some distance, and they sat upon the big stone, hand in hand like two children, and looked at each other.

From Via Crucis by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

After dogs' dinners read to Lady T., if required; if not, get up collars and flounces, laces, etc., for Lady T. and Lady T.'s tirewoman.

From Poor Jack by Marryat, Frederick

At 9, to call and assist to dress Lady Towser’s head tirewoman; follow her to Lady T’s chamber, and obey orders.

From Poor Jack by Marryat, Frederick