I. ˈmād noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English maide, short for maiden
1.
a. : an unmarried girl or woman especially when young : virgin
b. obsolete : a male virgin
2.
a. : a girl or woman employed to do domestic work in a home, hotel, motel, or institution
b. : charwoman
3. Britain : a young ray or skate
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
1. : to attend as bridesmaid
2. : to serve as maid