maidenhood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.
  2. A woman's virginity or maidenhead.
  3. Freshness; newness.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maidenhood.wav

Word forms

maidenhood maidenhoods

Etymology

From Middle English maydenhede, maydenhode, from Old English mæġdenhād (“maidenhood”). By surface analysis, maiden + -hood.

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