1) (of) a young woman from overseas who, in return for light household duties, receives board and lodging, and facilities for study (au pair)

2) the head of staff in a rich household (butler)

3) a shopkeeper who sells food in packets, tins and bottles, and household requirements such as polish, soap powders etc (grocer)

4) a detailed list, e.g. of household goods, furniture, stocks etc (inventory)

5) a woman having regular sexual intercourse with a man who is not married to her; a woman owner of a dog, horse etc; a woman teacher, especially in private school; a woman in control (of a situation, a large household etc) (mistress)

6) a person who works in a household for wages, food and lodging (servant)

7) a large self-service store selling food, household goods etc (supermarket)