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Erisnimi

1. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
2. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.
3. (rare) A female given name originating as a coinage.

Substantiivi

1. (by analogy) A mistreated and impoverished girl.
2. (attributive) Something rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
3. (attributive) Something neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.
4. (attributive, informal, colloquial) A procedure or surgery to reshape the feet.
5. (philately) A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues.
6. (rare, derogatory) A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.