maidenhood
Example Sentences
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I banned the word “obey” from our vows and I rejected the white dress that pushed archaic notions of female innocence, chastity, maidenhood and modesty.
From Washington Post ● May 30, 2022
Jaime is such a villain, but his time in the Starks custody has humbled him, as we see when he manages to keep Brienne's maidenhood safe.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2013
Eleven scenes describe his mental odyssey, taking him through school, sanatorium, streetcorner, deserted room, and finally to salvation, which is achieved in a dream of celestial music and maidenhood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Among them is the stockbroker, Masterson's friend, who used to kiss Irene in her maidenhood, a triviality which she has decided to conceal from Masterson.
From Time Magazine Archive
She has given up, for your sake, all the freedom and pleasures of her maidenhood, and to you she looks for a love that will replace them all.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
