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maidenly

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maid⋅en⋅ly

  [meyd-n-lee]
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–adjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden: a maidenly blush.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see maiden, -ly

Related forms:
maid⋅en⋅li⋅ness, noun
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maid·en·ly   (mād'n-lē)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or suitable for a maiden.
maid'en·li·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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