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   charlady

   /ˈtʃɑːˌleɪdi/

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   • 1. a charwoman. British

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   What is charlady?

   • Definition of charlady noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a woman whose job is to clean a house, an office building, etc. When you are writing or speaking English it is important to use language that includes both men and women equally. Some people may be very offended if you do not.

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   What is a charwomen called?

   • Charwomen have also sometimes been referred to as "scrubwomen". The word has the same root as "chore woman", one hired to do odd chores around the house. In British English, "cleaner" is now used much more often. In American English, the term "maid" is often used for any woman who cleans a home or hotel, whether she lives there or not.

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   What does charlatan mean?

   • charlatán, charlatana… charlatão, charlatã… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CHARLATAN definition: 1. a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine….

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   What does Char mean in English?

   • A char or chare was a term (of work) in the sixteenth century, which gave rise to the word being used as a prefix to denote people working in domestic service. The usage of "charwoman" was common in the mid-19th century, often appearing as an occupation in the UK census of 1841.

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   What did a charwoman do?

   • It fell out of common use in the later decades of the 20th century, often replaced by the term "daily (woman)". Unlike a maid or housekeeper (typically live-in positions), the charwoman usually worked for hourly wages, usually on a part-time contract, often having several different employers.

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   Who are some famous charwomen?

   • Another well-known fictional charwoman is Ada Harris, the central character in Paul Gallico 's novel Mrs 'Arris goes to Paris (1958) and its three sequels. Charwomen have often appeared on stage, radio, film, and television.

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   Charwoman, chargirl, charlady and char are occupational terms referring to a paid part-time worker who comes into a house or other building to clean it for a few hours of a day or week, as opposed to a maid, who usually lives as part of the household within the structure of domestic service. A charwoman might work independently, often for cash ...

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   Charlady is an old-fashioned word for a woman who cleans a house or an office building. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid outdated or offensive expressions with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.

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   Define charlady. charlady synonyms, charlady pronunciation, charlady translation, English dictionary definition of charlady. n , pl -dies another name for charwoman ...

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   CHARLATAN definition: 1. a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine…. Learn more.

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   Charlady is a British term for a charwoman, a female servant or cleaner. Learn the etymology, usage, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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