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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Maidin-,) Madinhad, n. [ME. maidenhod, early -had, e.m.E. maidenhood, OE. mæᵹdenhád.] = Maidinhede n. 1. —a1400 Leg. S. xli. 295.
Amarentia … als kepit had In-to clennes hire madinhad
