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Maidenliness

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maid·en·ly  (mdn-l)
adj.
Of, relating to, or suitable for a maiden.

maiden·li·ness n.
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Noun1.Maidenliness - behavior befitting a young maidenmaidenliness - behavior befitting a young maiden    
femininity, muliebrity - the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women


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