Antonyms for maidenhood

Grammar : Noun

Spell : meyd-n-hoo d

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmeɪd nˌhʊd

Definition of maidenhood

Origin : Old English mægdenhad "maidenhood;" see maiden (n.) + -hood.

As in virginity : noun celibacy, chastity
As in celibacy : noun abstinence from sexual activity

Example sentences :

How the bright years have flown Since I was a child scarce to maidenhood grown!
Extract from : « Grandma's Memories » by Mary D. Brine

Here she grew into maidenhood, and each day became more fair.
Extract from : « A Book of Myths » by Jean Lang

Not is that maidenhood all thine own, but partly thy parents!
Extract from : « The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus » by Caius Valerius Catullus

The loveliest flower of maidenhood in his parish had been cut down.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various

He stopped on the threshold, awed by the wonder of her maidenhood.
Extract from : « The Wall Between » by Sara Ware Bassett

It is etiquette for a bride to bewail the approaching loss of her maidenhood.
Extract from : « The Power of Darkness » by Leo Tolstoy

She looked at him again, with some maidenhood opening in her eyes.
Extract from : « The Rainbow » by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

One last struggle for her maidenhood, and she yields herself.
Extract from : « Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas » by W. J. Henderson

She has taught him all her runes, and surrendered to him her maidenhood's strength.
Extract from : « Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas » by W. J. Henderson

With her maidenhood, departed the last vestige of her divinity, her strength.
Extract from : « Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas » by W. J. Henderson

Synonyms for maidenhood

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