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maid⋅en⋅head

  [meyd-n-hed]
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–noun
1. the hymen.
2. maidenhood; virginity.
Origin:
1200–50; ME maidenhed. See maiden, -head
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maid·en·head   (mād'n-hěd')   
n.  

  1. The condition or quality of being a maiden; virginity.

  2. The hymen.


[Middle English maidenhed : maiden, maid; see maiden + -hed, -hood.]
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Main Entry: maid·en·head
Pronunciation: 'mAd-&n-"hed
Function: noun
: HYMEN
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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maidenhead maid·en·head (mād'n-hěd')
n.

  1. The condition or quality of being a maiden; virginity.

  2. The hymen.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Maidenhead

town, Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, England, on the River Thames. A stone bridge (1772-77) carries the London-Bath road across the river, and the Brunel railway bridge (1837-38) has two of the widest brick spans in the world. Maidenhead Thicket and Pinkneys Green together cover 535 acres (217 hectares) of National Trust land. Along with their boating facilities and proximity to the metropolis of London, the parklands have contributed to making Maidenhead a popular residential area and summer resort. Pop. (2001) 58,848.

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