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French maids

French maids is the plural of French maid.

Meaning of French maid

Noun

French maid (plural French maids)

  1. A lady's maidservant of French origin, formerly considered a status symbol among wealthy households; now usually with reference to the titillating costume associated with them.
    • Lacke turn'd to M.Iohn, mary fit reuerence,
      The french maid taught me manners : well I hope
      VVe ſhall haue a fight of the Gentleman.1606, Thomas Heywood, Second Part of, If you knowe not me you know no bodie, London: Nathaniell Butter, page 51

Questions about French maids

What is French maids the plural of?
French maids is the plural of French maid.

Words near French maids in the dictionary

  1. French loaves
  2. French Louisiana
  3. French macaroon
  4. French macaroons
  5. French maid
  6. French maids
  7. French manicure
  8. French manicures
  9. French marigold
  10. French measles
  11. French melon

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