maidenhood

plural maidenhoods

1. uncountableThe condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.

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   Thenne she said my lord sir launcelot I biseche yow see me as soone as ye may / for I haue obeyed me vnto the prophecy that my fader teld me / And by his commaūdement to fulfille this prophecy I haue gyuen the grettest rychesse and the fayrest floure that euer I had / and that is my maydenhode that I shalle neuer haue ageyne / and therfore gentyl knyȝt owe me youre good wille

   Then she said, My Lord, Sir Lancelot, I beseech you see me as soon as you may / For I have obeyed unto the prophecy that my father told me / And by his commandment to fulfill this prophecy I have given the greatest riches and the fairest flower that ever I had / And that is my maidenhood that I shall never have again / And therefor gentle knight, owe me your goodwill

   1485, Sir Thomas Malory, “iij”, in Le Morte Darthur, book XI

2. countablemetonymicallyA woman's virginity or maidenhead.
3. broadlycountableuncountableFreshness; newness.