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- Dictionarymaid·en/ˈmādən/
noun
- 1. a girl or young woman, especially an unmarried one: archaic "two knights fought to win the hand of a fair maiden"
- 2. an over in which no runs are scored.
adjective
- 1. (of a woman, especially an older one) unmarried: "a maiden aunt" Similar
- 2. being or involving the first attempt or act of its kind: "the ship's maiden voyage" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word maiden, from an unmarried girl or woman to a horse that has never won a race. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of maiden.
Maiden can be a noun meaning a girl or young woman, or an adjective meaning the first of its type. Learn how to use maiden in different contexts, such as literature, cricket, and business, with examples and synonyms.
Maiden definition: a girl or young unmarried woman; maid.. See examples of MAIDEN used in a sentence.
Maiden is an old-fashioned term for a girl or an unmarried young woman. If you like reading fantasy novels, you've probably encountered plenty of knights and maidens — and maybe even a dragon or two.
Maiden can be a noun meaning a girl or young woman, or an adjective meaning the first of its type. Learn how to use maiden in different contexts, such as literature, cricket and business, and see translations in other languages.
Learn the meaning of maiden as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out the different uses of maiden in horse racing, cricket, and other contexts.
Maiden can mean an unmarried girl or woman, a virgin, a racehorse that has never won, or a machine that beheads criminals. Learn the different meanings, usage, and translations of maiden from various sources.
