lady-in-waiting: Word of the day for October 22, 2019 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

lady-in-waiting , n : A lady, often a noblewoman, in the household of a queen, princess, or other woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant, generally a role considered an honour. A woman who is a maid or servant to a lady, similar to a valet for a gentleman.