maid

maid · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A female domestic servant who cleans and performs household duties.

  2. 2.

    (archaic or literary) An unmarried girl or young woman; a virgin.

Forms

plural: maids

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    maid of honor — The chief bridesmaid at a wedding.
  • •
    old maid — An unmarried older woman (often considered offensive).

Related words

See also: housekeeper, maiden, servant
Synonyms: domestic, housekeeper, servant

Etymology

From Middle English maide, shortened from maiden, from Old English mægden ("virgin, girl").