marchioness

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Meaning · English

An old-fashioned maid-of-all-work; female servant.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cô giúp việc cũ

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The beauty and charm of the little marchioness and the tender hearted old colored man, with their mutual affection, forcibly remind the reader of "Uncle Tom" and "Eva."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “marchioness” mean?

An old-fashioned maid-of-all-work; female servant.

Is “marchioness” formal or informal?

marchioness is generally slang.

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