Term: in service
service This is a term used to describe a woman who has taken a job as a domestic. In Lumsden B.B. there was not that much opportunity for employment, for girls so years ago they would come to St. John's and "go. in service" for some family. This was usually a well to do family who ha...
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Summary: | service This is a term used to describe a woman who has taken a job as a domestic. In Lumsden B.B. there was not that much opportunity for employment, for girls so years ago they would come to St. John's and "go. in service" for some family. This was usually a well to do family who had a cook as well as _JH_ Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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