A novelty restaurant, originating in and found predominantly in Japan, in which guests are served by waitresses in maid costumes, who treat them as masters/mistresses in a private home rather than as restaurant patrons.

Alternative spelling of maid café

plural of maid cafe

A female servant employed by an upper-class woman to attend to her personal needs.

Alternative spelling of housemaid

(archaic) A bridesmaid.

Synonym of fancy girl

(folklore) The love interest of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood; originally a shepherdess figure associated with May Day.

Alternative spelling of bridesmaid

(historical) A lady's female servant.