matchgirl

English edit

Alternative forms edit

match-girl

Etymology edit

match +‎ girl

Noun edit

matchgirl (plural matchgirls)

(historical) A girl who sold matches on the streets.

See also edit

The Little Match Girl on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
London matchgirls strike of 1888 on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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