servants and slaves; specifically, male slaves and maid-servants

(literary) a girl employed as a servant or slave in a wealthy household in former times; maidservant

a female servant; a slave girl

subservient and fawning; acting in a humble and scraping manner to curry favor; literally 'the face of a slave and the knees of a maidservant'

a female domestic servant; servant girl

a female servant or handmaiden; sometimes specifically a concubine or slave girl

servants in a household in former times, especially female servants and male pages

an inferior person attempting to take the position of a superior, but failing to carry it off naturally

elegant or graceful appearance, especially of a woman or the moon

Originally referring to a maidservant trying to act like the mistress of the house; used to mock someone of low status or poor skill attempting to imitate their superiors, specifically in calligraphy or behavior.

(literary) a maidservant or secondary wife who accompanies a bride to her new home

A female offender or the female relative of a criminal in ancient China who was sentenced to work as a servant in a government office.

a female servant who specializes in cooking or kitchen tasks

(idiom) if it's weaving, ask the maid; when managing a matter, consult the person who has the relevant expertise or experience

an elderly female servant or housemaid

(idiom) if it's plowing, ask the laborer; if it's weaving, ask the maid; when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist