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housemaid

[hous-meyd] / ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd /




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Bids of up to £4,000 had been expected for the one-page note, which is addressed to the head housemaid at Royal Lodge in Windsor and includes drawings of dogs, horses and children.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

A red flag for sure, but it’s not long before Nina is practically loading a harpoon gun with red flags and firing them at her new housemaid, left and right.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

“The Housemaid”? I play the husband of a woman suffering from emotional issues who hires a housemaid to help out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“Many people think it is an odd that a housemaid is contesting for legislator,” Rahayu said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Mr. Pocket was in good spirits, when a housemaid came in, and said, “If you please, sir, I should wish to speak to you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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