charwoman

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who earns her living by doing charitable work, such as cleaning houses or caring for the elderly.

  - "The charwoman came every week to clean the wealthy family's house."
  - "My grandmother was a charwoman before she retired."

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Synonyms

Cinderella , charlady , cleaning , woman

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with charwoman
harbor , sorrower , tomorrower

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Variants

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charwoman , charwomen

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Etymology

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The term 'charwoman' comes from the Middle English word 'charite', meaning 'charity', and 'woman'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'charwoman' was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Charwomen were often organized into guilds or unions to protect their rights and wages.

3. Charwomen played an important role in the suffrage movement, using their earnings to support the cause.

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Related Concepts

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1. domestic worker: A person who performs household tasks for compensation, such as cleaning, cooking, or childcare.

2. charity: The act of giving money, goods, or services to help those in need.

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Culture

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In literature, the charwoman is often portrayed as a hardworking, humble, and compassionate figure. She is a symbol of selflessness and dedication to helping others.

How to Memorize "charwoman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman carrying a bucket and mop, going from house to house to clean. Visualize her wearing an old apron and a cap.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'charwoman' with the concept of 'charity' and 'kindness'. Think about how the charwoman embodies these qualities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CARE to remember the meaning of 'charwoman': C for 'charity', A for 'act of kindness', R for 'reliable', and E for 'everywoman'.

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