vestal
of or relating to the goddess Vesta.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a vestal virgin; chaste; pure.
Origin of vestal
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How to use vestal in a sentence
The vestal virgins received especial honor, and were appointed by the Pontifex Maximus.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John Lord"The vestal virgins here are old men," replied Ralph, wickedly pleased to get a joke on the lady.
Overland | John William De ForestHe has now decided to void the virginity of the vestal, and to assume that she was in reality a demon, and not a being of earth.
Devil-Worship in France | Arthur Edward WaiteWho does not remember "Beechenbrook," that pure vestal in the temple of Mars?
Four Years in Rebel Capitals | T. C. DeLeonFour or five hours ago she had entered that car as "free from the trammels of passion" as a vestal virgin.
Southern Hearts | Florence Hull Winterburn
British Dictionary definitions for vestal
/ (ˈvɛstəl) /
chaste or pure; virginal
of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta
a chaste woman; virgin
a rare word for nun 1 (def. 1)
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