maid
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/meɪd/
female servant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maid' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'maide,' where 'maiden' meant 'young woman or virgin.'
Historical Evolution
'maide' transformed into the modern English word 'maid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'young woman or virgin,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'female domestic servant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female domestic servant.
The maid cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
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