Associations to the word «Hoyden»

Wiktionary

HOYDEN, noun. (archaic) A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman.
HOYDEN, adjective. Like a hoyden: high-spirited and boisterous; saucy, tomboyish.

Dictionary definition

HOYDEN, noun. A girl who behaves in a boyish manner.

Wise words

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