comely maidens
(plurale tantum, Ireland) An outdated stereotype of Irish women; used as a reference to misogynistic opinions.
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(plurale tantum, Ireland) An outdated stereotype of Irish women; used as a reference to misogynistic opinions.
He was surprised to see so many women workers. What did he expect, comely maidens?
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(Ireland) A young woman, a girl.
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(rare) Uncharacteristic of a maiden; (by extension) vulgar, uncouth, unladylike.
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(Ireland) A young single woman.
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(literally) Having no maidens.
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An Irish English term of endearment for a young woman or girl, combining "girl" with the diminutive suffix "-een" common in Irish-influenced English. It carries warmth and familiarity — the kind of word a grandmother or older relative might use affectionately. While rooted in Irish-language diminutive patterns, it still sees casual use in Ireland today, especially in rural communities, and can pop up online among the Irish diaspora.