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

Poitou and I will abide without the door, and La Meffraye here shall be your tirewoman and see that you have that which you need.

From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank

“Will you go with me as one of my maids, or as a tirewoman perchance?” asked the Duchess kindly.

From Grisly Grisell by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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 Hennessy, W.J.

"Leave me now, Rose, and send Gillian the tirewoman hither—I have directions to give about the packing and removal of my wardrobe."

From The Betrothed by Scott, Walter, Sir

When he asked the servants about that veil, the tirewoman declared that it was not one of Kama's; some person had thrown it into the chamber.

From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Curtin, Jeremiah