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Maidservant

usgb/ˈmeɪdsɜːrvənt/Volume
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Historical ContextPlay
Understand 'maidservant' invokes a historical or traditional setting, as the term is rarely used in modern language. SlideIn the Victorian era, a maidservant would typically assist with household chores.
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Cultural DepictionPlay
'Maidservant' may suggest an old-fashioned employer-employee relationship, reflective of past social hierarchies. SlideThe wealthy lady had a maidservant who attended to her personal needs.
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Literary UsagePlay
The word often appears in classic literature to describe domestic workers in affluent households. SlideThe maidservant fetched water from the well every morning.
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