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maid

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An unmarried woman; usually, a young unmarried woman; esp., a girl; a virgin; a maiden.

A man who has not had sexual intercourse.

A female servant.

The female of a ray or skate, esp. of the gray skate (Raia batis), and of the thornback (R. clavata).

Source: Webster's dictionary

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She dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A maid whom there were none to praise And very few to love. William Wordsworth

It's worth living abroad to study up on genteel and delicate manners. The maid smiles continuously; she smiles like a duchess on a stage, while at the same time it is clear from her face that she is exhausted from overwork. Anton Chekhov

But 'neath yon crimson tree Lover to listening maid might breathe his flame, Nor mark, within its roseate canopy, Her blush of maiden shame. William Cullen Bryant

Whilst the tall maid is stooping, the little one sweeps the house. Portuguese Proverb

If you can kiss the mistress, never kiss the maid. Bulgarian Proverb

He is a fool that kisseth the maid when he may kiss the mistress. English Proverb

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