wicket maiden

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noun

cricket an over in which no runs are scored with the bat and at least one wicket is taken by the bowlerSee also maiden over

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Words nearby wicket maiden

wicken, wicker, wickerwork, wicket, wicketkeeper, wicket maiden, wicking, wickiup, Wickliffe, Wicklow, wickthing

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How to use wicket maiden in a sentence

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
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
She continued to go by the surname Wilhelm, but Bill took her maiden name as a tribute to her.
The Wind Beneath de Blasio’s Wings|Michael Daly|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Fed lent Maiden Lane $28.82 billion, and JPMorgan lent Maiden Lane $1.15 billion.
Let’s All Stop Feeling Sorry for JPMorgan Chase Having to Pay Billions|Daniel Gross|October 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The Federal Reserve created Maiden Lane to smooth the way for the deal.
Let’s All Stop Feeling Sorry for JPMorgan Chase Having to Pay Billions|Daniel Gross|October 21, 2013|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)