bower-woman

Elspeth did not think it proper to notice these discontented expressions of Tibbie, but they sunk into her mind; for she was apt to consider her as a sort of authority in matters of war and policy, with which her former experience as bower-woman at Avenel Castle made her better acquainted than were the peaceful inhabitants of Halidome.

The Monastery 2008

For though I was but her bower-woman, I was of the same clan as my lady, and had served in her family all my life.

Tales From Scottish Ballads Elizabeth Wilson Grierson 1908

` Two small alcoves for sleeping be on the right, for yourself and your bower-woman; you have been looked for of long time, and she awaiteth you.

Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864

Long ago, when a young girl, Isel had been chamberer, or bower-woman, of a lady named Mildred de Hameldun; and she still received occasional visits from Mildred's daughter, whose name was

One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford Emily Sarah Holt 1864

And foremost among these was Isoult Avery, who for two years had been bower-woman to the Viscountess, in those old days when she sat in the purple as Governess of Calais.

Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"And I am but now looking for a bower-woman," said Isoult.

Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864

Lady Foljambe, with a low reverence, assured his Grace that she had been entirely unaware, like Amphillis herself, that her bower-woman could claim even remote kindred with so exalted a house and so dignified a person; and that in future she should assume the position proper to her birth.

The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"When shall my mistress your friend be wed, Mrs Avery?" very gravely inquired Jennifer Trevor, Isoult's bower-woman.

Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864

These are the duties of a bower-woman, laid down in the Books of Courtesy at that time.

The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

Eighth; during much of which period (with an interval for her Calais experience) Isoult Barry had been her bower-woman.

Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution Emily Sarah Holt 1864