milkmaid

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milk +‎ maid

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/
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milkmaid (plural milkmaids)

  1. (historical) A girl or young woman who milks the cows on a farm.
    Synonyms: dairymaid, dairywoman
    Coordinate terms: dairyman, milkman

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