Her maiden-auntishness was evident in the way she arranged doilies and dispensed unsolicited advice at every family gathering.

The shield-maidens stood on the cliff, their spears catching the light as they prepared to defend the village.

Her essays criticize the persistent old-maidenism that stigmatizes independent women.

We spent a tranquil week on Maiden Island, exploring its hidden coves and coral reefs.

In the botanical garden, the curator pointed out a rare maiden-hair that thrived in the misty greenhouse.

The old sagas tell of a fearless shield-maiden who defended her village from raiders.

The windowsill was crowded with maiden-hairs thriving in the humid air.

The prototype jet completed its maiden flight amid cheers from the engineering team.

The bowler's surprise wicket maiden turned the tide of the match.

The bowler celebrated after bowling a brilliant maiden over that left the batsmen frustrated.