"child of the kitchen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: children of the kitchen [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|children of the kitchen}} child of the kitchen (plural children of the kitchen)
  1. (historical) An unskilled kitchen worker assigned to menial tasks. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Occupations

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