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单词 maid-in-waiting
释义

maid-in-waiting

noun

maid-in-wait·​ing ˈmād-ᵊn-ˈwā-tiŋ How to pronounce maid-in-waiting (audio)
plural maids-in-waiting ˈmādz-ᵊn-ˈwā-tiŋ How to pronounce maid-in-waiting (audio)
: a young woman of a queen's or princess's household appointed to attend her

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

maid-in-waiting

noun

as in au pair

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • au pair
  • lady-in-waiting
  • house girl
  • abigail
  • nursemaid
  • chambermaid
  • handmaiden
  • housekeeper
  • attendant
  • maidservant
  • domestic
  • handmaid
  • maid
  • biddy
  • housemaid
  • charwoman
  • skivvy
  • char
  • wench
  • menial
  • amah
  • ayah
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