Mill-girl (Noun)
Meaning
A girl who works in a mill.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She rose early each morning to join the ranks of other mill-girls working long hours at the local textile mill.
- In 19th century Britain, a mill-girl was a common sight, laboring tirelessly to spin and weave cloth from dawn till dusk.
- Emily, a mill-girl from a working-class family, took pride in earning her own wages despite the long hours and harsh conditions.
- As a mill-girl during the Industrial Revolution, she witnessed firsthand the stark contrasts between the wealthy owners and the poor workers.
- At just 14 years old, Sarah began her life as a mill-girl, a position that guaranteed a meager income and social exploitation.