English Explanatory Dictionary

French maid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lady's maidservant of French origin, formerly considered a status symbol among wealthy households; now usually with reference to the titillating costume associated with them.

Pronunciation

/fɹɛnt͡ʃ meɪd/

Word forms

French maid French maids
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