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- [meyd-n-hoo d]
- /ˈmeɪd nˌhʊd/
- /ˈmeɪdnhʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyd-n-hoo d]
- /ˈmeɪd nˌhʊd/
Definitions of maidenhood word
- noun maidenhood the state or time of being a maiden or virgin. 1
- noun maidenhood The fact or condition of being a young, unmarried woman. 1
- noun maidenhood virginity 1
- noun maidenhood childhood of a girl 1
- noun maidenhood the time during which a woman is a maiden or a virgin 0
- noun maidenhood the condition of being a maiden or virgin 0
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Origin of maidenhood
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English mægdenhād. See maiden, -hood
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Parts of speech for Maidenhood
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maidenhood popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
maidenhood usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maidenhood
noun maidenhood
- chastity — the state of being chaste; purity
- virginity — the state or condition of being a virgin.
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- continence — self-restraint; moderation
- singleness — the state or quality of being single.
Antonyms for maidenhood
noun maidenhood
- promiscuous — characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- wildness — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
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