Maiding
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A young woman; representing a mispronunciation of the word maiden. obsolete
"At this season o' the year valentines is exceedin prolific, and the arrival of the postman is eagerly watched for by many a maiding o' tender years."
Example
More examples"At this season o' the year valentines is exceedin prolific, and the arrival of the postman is eagerly watched for by many a maiding o' tender years."
Etymology
Blend of maiden + -ing, through misapprehension of maiden as a case of g-dropping.
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