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English
Etymology
Blend of maiden + -ing, through misapprehension of maiden as a case of g-dropping.
Noun
maiding (plural maidings)
- (obsolete) A young woman; representing a mispronunciation of the word "maiden".
1887 February 25, The Alexandra and Yea Standard, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express, Victoria, page 2, column 7:At this season o' the year valentines is exceedin prolific, and the arrival of the postman is eagerly watched for by many a maiding o' tender years.
1900 January 26, The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express, page 22, column 4:How in the town of Coventree, a young chap he was fined, for kissing a maiding when she didn't feel inclined.