Definitions

1. noun

A woman whose occupation is to milk cows, often in a rural setting.

“The milkmaid led the cow to the pasture and began milking.”

2. noun

A person, especially a woman, who sells milk or dairy products.

“The milkmaid set up her stand at the farmers’ market to sell fresh milk and cheese.”

3. noun

A person, especially a woman, who milks and cares for cows, often in a poetic or romantic context.

“The poet wrote about the milkmaid who tended to the cows in the rolling hills of the countryside.”