MAIDENHOOD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the childhood of a girl

Synonyms

Maidenhood, Maidhood, Girlhood

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "maidenhood" comes from Old English mæġdenhād, which comes from Middle English maydenhode.

🔗 Related Words

maiden – A related word in the same word family.

-hood – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Old English poetry used alliteration rather than rhyme, influencing how compound words formed.

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