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maiden over

–noun
Cricket. an over in which no runs are made.
Also called maiden.


Origin:
1850–55
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maiden over  
n.   Sports
An over in cricket during which no runs are scored.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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