English Explanatory Dictionary

parlourmaid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A maid whose primary tasks involve direct interaction with her employers and their guests, such as serving food and answering the door.

Word forms

parlourmaid parlourmaids parlormaid

Etymology

From parlour + maid.

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