maiden | ||
1. | [ noun ] an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) | |
Synonyms: | maid | |
Related terms: | girl damsel Io | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 9534 | |
3. | [ adjective ] serving to set in motion | |
Synonyms: | first inaugural initiatory initiative | |
Examples: | "the magazine's inaugural issue" "the initiative phase in the negotiations" "an initiatory step toward a treaty" "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress" "the liner's maiden voyage" |
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Related terms: | opening | |
4. | [ noun ] (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored | |
Synonyms: | maiden_over | |
Related terms: | over cricket | |
Similar spelling: |
madden Madina madame matinee Matheny Mathena Madonna Madonia Matheney madam |