maid-child en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of maid child.
alt of maid child
Mrs. Forbes's eyes were instantly fixed on her with mild astonishment, and something of a mother's tenderness awoke in her heart toward the little maid-child.
1865, George MacDonald, Alec Forbes of Howglen, Bernard Tauchnitz, page 89:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maid-children | Number=Plur | lexicographic |