What is another word for handmaid?

Pronunciation: [hˈandme͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "handmaid" is often associated with the biblical term for a female servant. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe a woman who provides domestic service. These include maid, domestic, housekeeper, servant, attendant, chambermaid, charwoman, and caregiver. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but they all refer to a woman who performs household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and caring for children or the elderly. While the word "handmaid" may seem dated, its synonyms are still commonly used today to describe women who work in this capacity.

What are the hypernyms for Handmaid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Handmaid?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Handmaid

It was thus with Mary, the mother of our Lord, when the angel messenger came to her, she replied, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word."
"Letters of Madam Guyon"
P. L. Upham
Nor are these views inconsistent with the assertion that poetry should not be the handmaid of religion and morality.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
If it must be a handmaid, then let it be the handmaid of a universal religion, which finds its roots in thought and sane feeling; of a morality of love and justice that is still too ideal to be grasped by the age.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell

Famous quotes with Handmaid

  • For Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness.
    Thomas Bulfinch
  • Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.
    James Russell Lowell
  • Music had always been the handmaid of the Roman liturgy.
    Richard Morris
  • My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit rejoiceth in God my Saviour. Because He hath looked down on the lowliness of His handmaid: for behold henceforth all generations will call me blessed. Because the Mighty One hath done great things for me: and holy is His name. And His mercy is from generation to generation: on those who fear Him. He showeth might in His arm: He scattereth the proud in the conceit of their heart. He casteth down the mighty from theirthrone: and exalteth the lowly. He filleth the hungry with good things: and the rich He sendeth away empty. He hath received His servant Israel: being mindful of His mercy. As He spake to our fathers: to Abraham and to his seed forever.
    Mary
  • By viewing Nature, Nature's handmaid Art, Makes mighty things from small beginnings grow.
    John Dryden

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