Maid (noun)

1. A girl or young woman who is employed to do domestic work.
2. A female servant.
3. A virgin.

Origin:

Old english mægden, of germanic origin; related to dutch maagd and german magd. the current sense of the noun dates from the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The maid came in to clean the room.
2. She was a maid in the royal palace.
3. The maid of honor stood next to the bride at the wedding.
4. The young woman was a maid before she married.
5. The princess was guarded by a maid at all times.