laund
ress
Plural
laundresses
1
a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens
- Mrs. Smith hired a laundress to help with the laundry and keep the household linens clean and tidy.
- In the 19th century, many wealthy families employed laundresses to manage their extensive laundry needs.
- The laundress spent hours each day scrubbing, washing, and ironing clothes to ensure they were fresh and presentable.
- Clara worked as a laundress for several households in the neighborhood, earning a living by taking care of their laundry.
- During wartime, many women took on the role of laundress, providing essential laundry services for soldiers and military personnel.
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