1. I tried this with our old washing machine but found it a bit of a bugger putting it back together again everytime my wife wanted to do the washing! (Google)
2. ... either a servant would be provided to do the washing or the one in the lowest position would assume a servant's role and wash the feet of all at the meal. (Google)
3. In approximately two-thirds of households it is the women who do the washing and ironing, ... (Google)