Definitions for maidenlyˈmeɪd n li
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
maid•en•lyˈmeɪd n li(adj.)
pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden.
Origin of maidenly:
1400–50
maid′en•li•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
maidenlike, maidenly(adj)
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
"a maidenly blush"
Wiktionary
maidenly(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to a maiden.
maidenly(Adjective)
Suitable for, or befitting a maiden.
Webster Dictionary
Maidenly(adj)
like a maid; suiting a maid; maiden-like; gentle, modest, reserved
Maidenly(adverb)
in a maidenlike manner
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