in a subordinate position; theology should be the handmaiden of ethics; the state cannot be a servant of the church
[ Syn: handmaiden , servant ]
a personal maid or female attendant
[ Syn: handmaiden ]
in a subordinate position; theology should be the handmaiden of ethics; the state cannot be a servant of the church
[ Syn: handmaiden , servant ]
a personal maid or female attendant
[ Syn: handmaiden ]