Meaning of maiding | Babel Free

Definitions

A young woman; representing a mispronunciation of the word maiden.

obsolete

Examples

“At this season o' the year valentines is exceedin prolific, and the arrival of the postman is eagerly watched for by many a maiding o' tender years.”

“How in the town of Coventree, a young chap he was fined, for kissing a maiding when she didn't feel inclined.”

“When on the quarter-deck was seen / A maiding fit to be a Queen[.]”

CEFR level