maidenhead

noun

maid·en·head ˈmā-dᵊn-ˌhed

: the quality or state of being a maiden : virginity

: hymen

Etymology

Middle English maidenhed, from maiden + -hed -hood; akin to Middle English -hod -hood

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of maidenhead was in the 13th century

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“Maidenhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maidenhead. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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maidenhead

noun

maid·en·head ˈmād-ᵊn-ˌhed

: hymen

Maidenhead

Maid·en·head ˈmā-dᵊn-ˌhed

town in Berkshire, southern England, on the Thames River west of London population 63,500

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