Associations to the word «Housekeeper»

Wiktionary

HOUSEKEEPER, noun. One who looks after the home by herself; either as a wife or a hired servant.
HOUSEKEEPER, noun. A woman who supervises the female domestic staff of a large home.
HOUSEKEEPER, noun. One who supervises the cleaning staff of a hospital, hotel, or similar business.

Dictionary definition

HOUSEKEEPER, noun. A servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household.

Wise words

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