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kitchenmaid

noun

«kitchenmaid» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

A girl or woman who helps in the kitchen with rough work. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say "kitchen assistant" or "kitchen helper". The word is old, and the sentences use it in the same sense as its old meaning.

Examples

‘Little Nightingale,’ called out the little kitchenmaid, ‘our Gracious Emperor wants you to sing before him!’ (The Yellow Fairy Book) tree →
‘No; that is a cow mooing!’ said the little kitchenmaid. ‘We are still a long way off!’ (The Yellow Fairy Book) tree →
‘No, no; those are frogs!’ said the little kitchenmaid. ‘But I think we shall soon hear her now!’ (The Yellow Fairy Book) tree →

Note

Today: kitchen assistant.

On Mova

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