maiden over


noun
  1. Cricket. an over in which no runs are made.

Origin of maiden over

1
First recorded in 1850–55

Words Nearby maiden over

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How to use maiden over in a sentence

  • Just as the priest was about to push the maiden over the rocks into the roaring sea, Tokoyo sprang up and held the maiden's arm.

    Myths & Legends of Japan | F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis

British Dictionary definitions for maiden over

maiden over

noun
  1. cricket an over in which no runs are scored

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