virginity

Signification (Anglais)

The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

Concepts

virginité

fleur

pucelage

hymen

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Middle English virginite, from Old French virginite, from Latin virginitas. Equivalent to virgin + -ity. Displaced native Old English mæġeþhād, originally meaning “girlhood.”

Phrases

The pair are then seen in bed , implying that Richard has taken Jane's virginity .

La paire est ensuite vue au lit, ce qui implique que Richard a pris la virginité de Jane.