maiden over
noun
Cricket. an over in which no runs are made.
Origin of maiden over
1First recorded in 1850–55
- Also called maiden.
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
cricket an over in which no runs are scored
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