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Even so, the belief in Mary’s life-long maidenhood is widely shared by members of the Eastern Orthodox Church and by some Lutherans.—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of maidenhood was
before the 12th century
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