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
When Arthur sings about fishing, he awkwardly pantomimes the act of casting; when Guenevere chants the simple joys of maidenhood, she is forced to remain supine for 32 bars.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Pearl, symbol of maidenhood, is sole heritage of a pulchritudinous orphan, Pilgrim.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mighty courage she has—a frail figure, barriers closing up behind her to shut forever the easy paths of maidenhood; hill and valley stretching limitless before, where lie lurking heaven knows what ravening monsters.
From The Happy Warrior by A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth) Hutchinson
