servingmaid

Female domestic worker

A servingmaid is a female domestic servant, particularly one who waits on a household or serves food and drink.

The term is old-fashioned, appearing mostly in historical fiction or period pieces: The servingmaid brought wine to the guests.

Modern usage would typically be server, waitress, or housekeeper.

historical

chambermaid

Hotel room attendant

parlormaidHousehold servant serving guests
housemaidLive-in cleaning employee
sculleryRoom for dishwashing

tweeny · nurserymaid · handmaiden · dairymaid · scullion · charwoman · livery · victorian · downstairs · upstairs

domestic

housekeeper

Domestic cleaning professional

cookHeat food for eating
laundressWoman who washes clothes
cleanerAgent that removes dirt

butler · footman · valet · nanny · governess · steward · caretaker · kitchen · pantry · linens

subservient

obedient

Following commands willingly

deferentialShowing humble submission
dutifulMotivated by obligation
respectfulShowing proper regard

meek · docile · compliant · biddable · subordinate · humble · lowly · curtsy · deference · station

attendant

waitress

Female restaurant attendant

helperOne who aids another
aideSupporting staff member
assistantOne who aids another

hostess · stewardess · page · usher · escort · tavern · inn · banquet · feast · goblet

Opposites

social hierarchy/class status

servingmaidlady

Courteous term for woman

mistress · noblewoman · duchess · lady of the house · queen

role in service relationship

servingmaidemployer

One who employs others

master · householder · lady of the manor · lord · head of household

Family

serving, maid, serve, served, server, servers, serves, service, services

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