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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for maiden

Noun

1. maid, maiden, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman, fille
usage: an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
2. maiden over, maiden, over
usage: (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored

Adjective

1. inaugural, initiative, initiatory, first, maiden, opening (vs. closing)
usage: serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"
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