bondwoman

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The bondwoman in question was Elizabeth, or Bett for short, or sometimes even Mum Bett.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2015

In this time a witch came to town as a bondwoman to the wool merchant's widow.

From Time Magazine Archive

This new order of things disgusted him, and he howled dismally for ‘Marmar’, as his angry passions subsided, and recollections of his tender bondwoman returned to the captive autocrat.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

True, had Isaac not been born, he would have given his wealth to Ishmael; but he would nave given it to the son of his bondwoman.

From Slavery Ordained of God by Ross, F. A. (Frederick Augustus)

Hedwig was the false wife's bondwoman and would actively help in the removal of her trunks.

From The Son of Clemenceau by Dumas fils, Alexandre