hoyden
pronunciation
How to pronounce hoyden in British English:
UK ['hɔɪdn]
How to pronounce hoyden in American English:
US ['hɔɪdn]
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- Noun:
- a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
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- Adjective:
- used of boisterous girls
Word Origin
- hoyden
- hoyden: see heathen
- hoyden (n.)
- 1590s, of unknown origin; perhaps from Dutch heiden "rustic, uncivilized man," from Middle Dutch heiden "heathen" (see heathen). Originally in English "rude, boorish fellow;" sense of "ill-bred, boisterous female" first recorded 1670s.
Example
- 1. Is therefreewheeling hoyden who is without any bondage ?
- 2. It was the same conflicting emotion that made her desire to appear a delicate and high-bred lady with boys and to be , as well , a hoyden who was not above a few kisses .
- 3. I -- a benighted hoyden , already blossomed teenager of a knowledgeable .