French maid /fɹɛnt͡ʃ meɪd/ noun1 •A lady's maidservant of French origin, formerly considered a status symbol among wealthy households; now usually with reference to the titillating costume associated with them.Lacke turn'd to M.Iohn, mary fit reuerence, The french maid taught me manners : well I hope VVe shall haue a fight of the Gentleman. — 1606 formsFrench maids