maidservant
UK/'meɪdsɜːv(ə)nt/US/'meidsә:vәnt/
C2
Definitions
n.
A female domestic servant
女仆，女佣
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmaidroot
+
servantroot
=maidservant
maid + servant = a female servant. Old/literary, like manservant; plural 'maidservants.' Points back to servant.
Common Collocations
- 1.[faithful/loyal] maidservant[忠实的/忠诚的]女仆
- 2.maidservant [duties/employment]女仆[职责/就业]
Example Sentences
- 1.
A young maidservant answered the door.