n. [ See Maidenhood. ] 1. The state of being a maiden; maidenhood; virginity. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being unused or uncontaminated; freshness; purity. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The maidenhead of their credit. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The hymen, or virginal membrane. [ 1913 Webster ]