Girl.
Maid
MAYD
meɪd
Noun
Example Sentences
"Alright maid?"
"That maid's from Exeter."
Etymology & History
Devon and Exeter word for girl or young woman. From Middle English maiden. Preserved in West Country when it fell from standard English use.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
Medieval
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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