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What was a maidservant in the Bible?

In the Hebrew Bible, the term handmaid is applied to a female servant who serves her mistress, as in the case of Hagar being described as Sarai's handmaid, Zilpah being Leah's handmaid and Bilhah as Rachel's handmaid.

What is meaning of lady's maid?

: a woman servant who cares for a lady's clothes and assists her in making her toilet. lady's-maid.