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Maidenly Definition & Meaning

maidenly
adjective
  1. befitting or characteristic of a maiden; "a maidenly blush"

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What does maidenly mean?
befitting or characteristic of a maiden; "a maidenly blush"
What part of speech is maidenly?
Maidenly is an adjective.

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