Maidenless
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Having no maidens. literally
"Philip had sulkily allowed himself to be dragged into it, and had perched disconsolately in one corner of the group among other maidenless youths."
- 2 Uncharacteristic of a maiden; (by extension) vulgar, uncouth, unladylike. rare
"Now againſt coming the authority of the Greeke Church, which neuer liked of the maidenleſſe maidenhood of their Prisſts: they anſwer, that Epiphanius a Greek Doctor, telleth them, that they do it against order: doe you hold the skales euen? you haue neither skales nor weights of Scripture, nor you dare ſcarce profeſſe to haue any."
- 3 Single; lacking a girlfriend. Internet
"You might be maidenless, but this Banished Knight's Greatsword replica from Elden Ring will give you the confidence you need to absolutely slay in all arenas of your life."
- 4 Generally rude, obnoxious, pathetic, or contemptible; incel-like. Internet, broadly, derogatory
"maidenless behaviour"
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More examples"Philip had sulkily allowed himself to be dragged into it, and had perched disconsolately in one corner of the group among other maidenless youths."
Etymology
From maiden + -less. Popularized by its use in a quotation in the video game Elden Ring, released on February 25, 2022, referring to the "Maiden" guide who allows the player to progress.
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