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Vocabulary Entry
maiden
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A young unmarried woman or girl.
Example Sentences
"The maiden at the festival wore a beautiful gown."
"In old stories, a maiden often needed rescuing."
"She was known as a kind maiden who helped everyone in her village."
V
verb
To act as a maiden; to become or make a maiden.
Example Sentences
"They maiden the new ship to celebrate its launch."
"She hopes to maiden her new dress at the party."
"The team will maiden their latest invention at the exhibition."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a maiden; young or innocent.
Example Sentences
"The maiden voyage of the ship was a historic event."
"She sang a maiden song that spoke of her youth."
"The maiden flower in the garden bloomed beautifully."