Handmaid

Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌmeɪd/

Definitions of handmaid

noun a female servant or attendant

Example Sentences

A1 The handmaid cleaned the house.

A2 The handmaid served the royal family.

B1 The handmaid was loyal to her mistress.

B2 The handmaid wore a traditional uniform.

C1 The handmaid's duties included caring for the children.

C2 The handmaid was indispensable to the household.

Examples of handmaid in a Sentence

formal The handmaid assisted the queen with her daily tasks.

informal The handmaid helped out the queen with her stuff.

slang The handmaid was the queen's right-hand woman.

figurative She played the role of a handmaid in the royal court, always at the queen's side.

Grammatical Forms of handmaid

• plural: handmaids
• comparative: more handmaid
• superlative: most handmaid
• present tense: handmaid
• future tense: will handmaid
• perfect tense: has handmaided
• continuous tense: is handmaiding
• singular: handmaid
• positive degree: handmaid
• infinitive: to handmaid
• gerund: handmaiding
• participle: handmaided

Origin and Evolution of handmaid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'handmaid' originated from Old English, derived from the combination of 'hand' and 'maid' which referred to a female servant or attendant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'handmaid' evolved to refer to a female servant or assistant, particularly in a domestic setting. It has also been used in a more metaphorical sense to describe a subordinate or assistant in various contexts.