braids

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So her name has also been used to refer to women in their early youth as well as waitresses and barmaids.

From Time • Mar. 20, 2014

"He liked to have a chat with our barmaids so that's why he got in early. He was in here Boxing Day afternoon and was absolutely fine. It's such sad news."

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2014

Reading Wodehouse now, it's easy to kid yourself that he was in fact a rampaging class warrior, exposing the twerpery of the rich while butlers, chefs, and barmaids quietly prosper amid the foolishness.

From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2013

During its glory days, the Folies Bergere inspired painters such as Manet and Toulouse-Lautrec, who depicted the barmaids and dancers as well as their ogling admirers.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2012

“It’s Elizabeth. But if you don’t mind, I prefer Lizzie. My gran says that’s a nickname reserved for barmaids and axe murderers, but I quite like it.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin