English dictionary
maiden
/'m/eI/d/-/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to a maiden, or to maidens; suitable to, or characteristic of, a virgin; as, <i>maiden</i> innocence.
Source: webster1913
noun
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an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
Synonyms maidSource: WordNet 3.0
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(cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
Synonyms maiden overSource: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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serving to set in motion
ExamplesHis first (or maiden) speech in Congress.
The liner's maiden voyage.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To act coyly like a maiden; -- with <i>it</i> as an indefinite object.
Source: webster1913