Meaning Of The Word Housemaid's knee

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housemaid's knee in American English
an inflammation of the saclike cavity covering the kneecap, caused by much kneeling
noun: inflammation of the bursa over the front of the kneecap

housemaid's knee in British English
noun: inflammation and swelling of the bursa in front of the kneecap, caused esp by constant kneeling on a hard surface

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