maidenhood

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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

The Pearl, symbol of maidenhood, is sole heritage of a pulchritudinous orphan, Pilgrim.

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

The arch wayward tricks of irresponsible maidenhood had given place to a reserved and haughty dignity that was unnaturally still.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis