Dairymaid: meaning, definitions and examples
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dairymaid
[ ˈdɛəriˌmeɪd ]
farm worker
A dairymaid is a woman who works in the dairy, managing the milking of cows and the production of dairy products such as cheese and butter. Traditionally, dairymaids were responsible for the care of cows and the processing of milk. They played a crucial role in maintaining the hygiene and quality of dairy production. In some cultures, dairymaids have been celebrated in art and literature, symbolizing pastoral life. The term is less common today but evokes images of rural life and agricultural practices.
Synonyms
dairy worker, farmhand, milkmaid
Examples of usage
- The dairymaid milked the cows every morning.
- In olden times, the dairymaid prepared cheese from fresh milk.
- The village celebrated the skills of the dairymaid during the harvest festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "dairymaid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 leiteira
🇮🇳 डेयरीमैड
🇩🇪 Milchmädchen
🇮🇩 pelayan susu
🇺🇦 молочниця
🇵🇱 mleczarka
🇯🇵 乳搾り女
🇫🇷 laitière
🇪🇸 lechera
🇹🇷 sütçü kız
🇰🇷 우유 짜는 여자
🇸🇦 حلب الحليب
🇨🇿 dojička
🇸🇰 mliekarka
🇨🇳 奶娘
🇸🇮 mlekačica
🇮🇸 mjólkurkona
🇰🇿 сүтші
🇬🇪 რძის ქალი
🇦🇿 südçü
🇲🇽 lecherita
Etymology
The term ‘dairymaid’ originated from the combination of the word ‘dairy’, which indicates a place where milk is processed, and ‘maid’, which is an old term for a female servant or worker. The word 'dairy' itself comes from the Old English 'daege', referring to a producer of milk, and is related to the Latin 'lac', meaning ‘milk’. The use of ‘maid’ in this context reflects the historical gender roles in agricultural societies where women were commonly tasked with milking cows and managing dairy production. The term was widely used in rural communities across Europe, particularly during the medieval period when dairy farming became essential for food production. Over time, as agricultural practices and gender roles evolved, the term ‘dairymaid’ has become less common, though it remains a nostalgic reference to traditional farming lifestyles.