ˈunder-ˌhousemaid
(under-1 6 a.)
| 1796 F. Burney Camilla III. 44 Nanny, the under house-maid, now joining them. 1862 Mrs. Craik Mistress & Maid xxii, The only face..that she was honestly glad to see..was the under-housemaid. 1896 Mrs. Caffyn Quaker Grandmother 131 She returned sadly and fell on the under-housemaid. |