First Known Use: 13th century
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maidenhead
noun maid·en·head \ˈmā-dən-ˌhed\
of a woman : the state of being a virgin
Full Definition of MAIDENHEAD
2
: hymen
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Origin of MAIDENHEAD
Middle English maidenhed, from maiden + -hed -hood; akin to Middle English -hod -hood
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Maidenhead
geographical name Maid·en·head \ˈmā-dən-ˌhed\
Definition of MAIDENHEAD
town S England in Berkshire on Thames River W of London pop 49,038
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maidenhead
noun maid·en·head \ˈmād-ən-ˌhed\
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