Meaning & use
handmaid
A female servant or personal attendant, especially in older or historical contexts.
See it in a sentence
The queen's handmaid helped her dress for the coronation ceremony.
In the story, the handmaid secretly carried messages between the two households.
A note on using this word
Handmaid is largely archaic today, appearing mainly in historical fiction, biblical texts, and literary titles.
Words with a similar meaning
maidservantattendant
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