单词 | maiden-gem |
释义 | > as lemmasmaiden-gem ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > virginity > [noun] > specifically of women > state or condition of virginitya1400 pucelagec1525 maiden-gem1612 maiden gear1719 1612 M. Drayton Poly-olbion x. 160 Chaste Winifrid: who chose Before her mayden-gem she forcibly would lose [etc.]. 1646 R. Crashaw Steps to Temple 6 Such the Maiden Gemme By the wanton Spring put on, Peeps from her Parent stemme, And blushes on the watry Sun. 1845 S. R. Bosanquet Vestiges Nat. Hist. Creation (ed. 2) 4 The maiden gem of truth and singleness of purpose. < as lemmas |
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