hoyden
hoyden · hoydens
A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or womanA rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman.
/ˈhɔɪdən/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman.
More definitions
- a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
Origin
Probably from Middle Dutch heyden (“heathen, gypsy”), heidin (Modern Dutch heiden).Probably from Middle Dutch heyden (“heathen, gypsy”), heidin (Modern Dutch heiden).
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