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English Dictionary (1-1 of 1)

maiden
['meɪdən]
  • 1. a young unmarried girl, esp when a virgin
  • 2. ( as modifier )
  • 3. a horse that has never won a race
  • 4. ( as modifier )
  • 5. See maiden over
  • 6. of or relating to an older unmarried woman
  • 7. of or involving an initial experience or attempt
  • 8. (of a person or thing) untried; unused
  • 9. (of a place) never trodden, penetrated, or captured
  • 10. Old English mægden; related to Old High German magad, Old Norse mogr young man, Old Irish mug slave

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Examples (1-5 of 8)

the word ``maiden'' connotes modesty
a maiden blush
a maiden race
a maiden aunt
a maiden voyage

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