maiden
/ˈmeɪdən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: maidens
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A girl or an unmarried young woman.
NounRegister: literary
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A maidservant.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Virgin.
Adjective
Examples
a surprising old maiden lady
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Meaning · English
Without offspring.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “maiden” mean?
A girl or an unmarried young woman.
Is “maiden” formal or informal?
maiden is generally literary.