Definition of Handmaid

1. Noun. In a subordinate position. "The state cannot be a servant of the church"

Exact synonyms: Handmaiden, Servant
Generic synonyms: Subordinateness, Subsidiarity
Derivative terms: Serve

2. Noun. A personal maid or female attendant.
Exact synonyms: Handmaiden
Generic synonyms: Amah, Housemaid, Maid, Maidservant

Definition of Handmaid

1. n. A maid that waits at hand; a female servant or attendant.

Definition of Handmaid

1. a female servant [n -S] - See also: servant

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handmaid

handless
handle with kid gloves
handlike
handline
handling
handlings
handling (psychology)
handling charge
handling cost
handlist
handlists
handlock
handloom
handlooms
handmade
handmaid (current term)
handmaiden
handmaiden
handmaidens
handmaids
handoff
handoffs
handout
handouts
handover
handovers
handpick
handpicked
handpicking
handpicks

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