Associations to the word «Maidenly»

Wiktionary

MAIDENLY, adjective. Of or pertaining to a maiden.
MAIDENLY, adjective. Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure.

Dictionary definition

MAIDENLY, adjective. Befitting or characteristic of a maiden; "a maidenly blush".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke