炊すい婦ふ

noun

female cook; kitchen maid

A somewhat dated term for a woman employed to cook, especially in a household or institution. In modern contexts, 料理人 or コック are more common for professional cooks regardless of gender.

• 昔むかしの大おおきな屋や敷しきには炊すい婦ふがいた。

  In old large residences, there was a kitchen maid.