What does matchgirl mean?
Matchgirl means (historical) A girl who sold matches on the streets..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) A girl who sold matches on the streets..
Use matchgirl when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Matchgirl means (historical) A girl who sold matches on the streets..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use matchgirl where its definition matches the intended context.
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