Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scullery-maid
Noun
/ˈskʌl.ər.i.meɪd/
Definition
A young woman employed to perform domestic duties in the kitchen, particularly tasks such as washing dishes and assisting the cook.
Examples
- The scullery-maid scrubbed the pots and pans until they sparkled.
- In the grand house, the scullery-maid was often the hardest worker in the kitchen.
- Despite her lowly position as a scullery-maid, she had dreams of a better life.
Meaning
The term ‘scullery-maid’ refers to a female servant whose primary responsibilities involve cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and its utensils.
Synonyms
- kitchen maid
- domestic servant
- housemaid
