noun
- Plural of parlourmaid; female domestic servants employed to attend to the parlour and assist with serving guests in a household.
Usage: chiefly British; historical; archaic
Examples
- The parlourmaids were responsible for keeping the drawing room tidy and welcoming visitors.
- In Victorian households, parlourmaids wore distinctive uniforms and were trained in etiquette.
- The head housekeeper supervised the parlourmaids during their daily duties.
- Parlourmaids typically served tea and refreshments to guests in the parlour.