noun
Meaning 1
A right-hand woman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
girl Friday
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noun
Meaning 2
Alternative form of girl Friday.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Meaning 3
a female assistant who has a range of duties
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: assistant, helper, help, supporter
History
Etymology
By extension from man Friday, from the character Friday in Robinson Crusoe (1719) by Daniel Defoe.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: grouille — Translations
- Polish: wierna pomocniczka — Translations