Word of the Day:
chambermaid
What It Means
A maid who handles the chores in a hotel room or (chiefly historically) a bedroom in a wealthy household.
A chamberer.
Near-synonym: cleaning lady (not always differentiated)
Did You Know?
From chamber + maid.
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