menina
/mɛˈniːnə/ /məˈniːnə/noun
In Spanish and Portuguese contexts: a young girl; (sometimes) specifically a young lady-in-waiting.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Howell (?1594–1666), historian and political writer. From Spanish menina lady-in-waiting and its etymon Portuguese menina girl, lass, further etymology uncertain and disputed.
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