maidenhood

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Longfellow, Maidenhood: "Seest thou shadows sailing by, As the dove, with startled eye, Sees the falcon's shadow fly?"

From The Lady of the Lake by Scott, Walter, Sir

His most ardent desire continues to be that the work will be found a sure and safe monitor amid the difficult duties of Maidenhood and Maternity.

From The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by Napheys, George H. (George Henry)

But no—the Tabby only comes—whether from sympathy for Ann the Maid or me I cannot tell—or whether Brown has left behind him any atmospheric spirit of Maidenhood I cannot tell.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John

Why do I fearfully cling to thee, Maidenhood?

From The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work by Frey, Hildegard G. (Hildegard Gertrude)

Maidenhood Maiden! with the meek, brown eyes, In whose orbs a shadow lies, Like a dusk in evening skies!

From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)