mayden child

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English mæġdenċild, equivalent to mayden +‎ child.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmæi̯dənˌt͡ʃiːld/

Noun

mayden child (plural mayden childre or mayden children)

  1. A female baby, child, or young adult; a girl.
    Synonym: mayde child
    Antonym: knave child

Descendants

  • English: maiden child (archaic)

References

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