noun
- plural of maidenhead; the state of being a virgin
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The medieval literature often referenced maidenheads as symbols of purity.
- In historical contexts, maidenheads were considered matters of family honor.
- The old texts spoke of protecting maidenheads until marriage.
- Traditional societies placed great value on maidenheads.
- The concept of maidenheads appears frequently in classical poetry.