maid of all work
The term "maid of all work" describes a domestic servant who performs multiple household duties, prevalent in smaller homes during the Regency and Victorian periods.
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Definition
C1Figurative
(informal)A person or thing that performs multiple functions or roles.
Example
- The new employee quickly became the maid of all work, taking on tasks in every department.
C2Domestic Service
(historical)A female domestic worker responsible for all household tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry, typically in a smaller home with no other servants.
Example
- She was hired as a maid of all work and handled everything from cooking to cleaning.
- In the 19th century, many small households employed a maid of all work to manage daily chores.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "maid of all work":
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