swan maiden

People might be surprised that during that period “Maiden Voyage,” one of your most well-loved standards, began as a TV jingle.
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The film Black Swan, with costumes by Rodarte, had an enormous impact on fashion.
How High Fashion Saved the Ballet|Raquel Laneri|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She was a fair maiden, a beautiful virgin born on a summer's day, married on a summer's day.
The Day the Fairytale Died|Marilyn Johnson|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Natalie Portman The Black Swan Oscar winner rapped on SNL with The Lonely Island.
When Celebrities Rap: Watch Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow and More Spit Rhymes|Marina Watts|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Fountain was one long fight, The Wrestler was divorce, and then we reconciled on Black Swan.
‘Noah’ is a Global Warming Epic About the Battle Between Religion and Science, Says Cinematographer|Marlow Stern|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The exile and the maiden, in short, fell in love with each other, and they mutually vowed never to be parted but by force.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
For forty years Anastatia Dodd had lived in maiden meditation fancy free.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
"Oh, but dear Mrs. Dodd, suppose she couldn't help it," said the artless maiden with a blush and a little sigh.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
A member of parliament took occasion to make his maiden speech, on a question respecting the execution of a particular statute.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Recall his threat when coughed down on the occasion of his maiden speech in the House of Commons.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)

British Dictionary definitions for swan maiden

swan maiden

noun

any of a group of maidens in folklore who by magic are transformed into swans

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