Dated girl obliged to get picked up (4)

I believe the answer is:

maid

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'dated girl' is the definition.
'maid' can be an answer for 'girl' (I've seen this in other clues). I am not certain of the 'dated' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for maid that I've seen before include "daughter?" , "- - -of-all-work" , "Damsel" , "One in service" , "employee" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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