noun
- plural of maidenhood; the state or time of being a maiden or unmarried young woman
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The novel explored the maidenhoods of three sisters in Victorian England.
- In many cultures, maidenhoods were considered precious and closely guarded.
- The ceremony marked the transition from maidenhoods to married life.
- Historical accounts often focused on the maidenhoods of noble daughters.
- The poet wrote about the fleeting nature of maidenhoods in her verses.