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Meaning of Parlourmaid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A maid whose primary tasks involve direct interaction with her employers and their guests, such as serving food and answering the door.

British

Equivalents

العربية خادم أو خادمة
Deutsch Zimmermädchen

Examples

“Then catching sight of Dorcas, the parlourmaid, going into the dining-room, she called to her to bring some stamps into the boudoir.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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