unmaidenly

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English

Etymology

From un- +‎ maidenly.

Adjective

unmaidenly (comparative more unmaidenly, superlative most unmaidenly)

  1. Not maidenly.
    • (Can we date this quote by Bishop Hall and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      The wanton gesticulations of a virgin in a wild assembly of gallants warmed with wine, could be no other than riggish, and unmaidenly.

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