1. plural of maidservant; female domestic workers who perform household duties
Usage: archaic or historical

Examples

• The wealthy family employed several maidservants to maintain their large estate.
• In Victorian times, maidservants worked long hours for modest wages.
• The novel depicted the harsh lives of maidservants in 18th-century England.
• Maidservants were responsible for cleaning, cooking, and serving meals.
• The castle required dozens of maidservants to keep it running smoothly.
• Historical records show that maidservants often lived in the servants’ quarters.