1.
1) A young lady, especially an unmarried one.
2) Short for iron maiden. A Midevaltorture device used in Germany. Basically, it was a coffin. The head and body of a maiden were sculpted into it to give the machine more dignityand elegance. The insides of the doors were lined with spikes, which would pierce the victim, although not fatally, so that he/she would die a slow, painful death.
Women, and especially attractive maidens, were given much grief in times past. Men would look for any excuse to torment them.
See diddims
2.
A unmarried woman, usually a young woman who may or may not have had sexual relations. Another word for "virgin" before "virgin" was imported by the French-speaking Normans.
In olden days, portrayed as a sweet, innocent, fawn-eyed girl who is naïve about sex.
"Girl" and "maiden" were once gender-neutral words that refered to a young person of either sex.
The unfortunate maiden became prey for the dragon.
See girl, virgin, harlot, wench, bawd, strumpet
3.
1) A young female virgin.
2) Short for Iron maiden
3) First
"I like maidens!"
"Maiden rule"
"Titanic sunk on its maiden"
See Gumba Gumba
4.
an attractive, usually innocent young girl who may or may not have ever engaged in sexual intercourse. Ofter used when referring to olden times.
Yonder maiden beckons!
See innocent, virgin, prostitute, young girl
