maiden child

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English mæġdenċild, equivalent to maiden +‎ child.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmæi̯dənˌt͡ʃiːld/

Noun

maiden child (plural maiden childern)

  1. A girl baby, girl child.
  2. A young woman.

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