maidhood

Meanings

• noun

  The state or condition of being a maid or a young unmarried woman.

  - "She was in her maidhood when she got married."
  - "The young maidens were all in their maidhood during the royal ball."

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Variants

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maidhood , maidhoods

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Etymology

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Old English mæggeweorð, from mægge (maiden) + weorð (condition).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'maid' is derived from the Old English word 'maeg,' meaning 'young person'.

2. In some cultures, a woman's maidhood is marked by specific ceremonies or rites of passage.

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Related Concepts

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1. maidenhood: Refers to the state of being a virgin or unmarried, often used interchangeably with maidhood.

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Culture

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In Gaelic culture, maidhood is a significant stage in a woman's life, often marked by specific customs and celebrations.

How to Memorize "maidhood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young, unmarried woman in traditional clothing from the culture you are studying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maidhood' with the image of a young woman in a fairytale, preparing for her wedding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'maidhood' is the state of being a 'maid' or 'maiden'.

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