girl Friday

/ˌˈgʌrl ˌfraɪˈdeɪ/
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Definitions of girl Friday
  1. noun
    a female assistant who has a range of duties
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    type of:
    assistant, help, helper, supporter
    a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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