"maidenry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From maiden + -ry. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|maiden|ry}} maiden + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maidenry (uncountable)
  1. collectively, maidens, all the single women Tags: uncountable
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