n.
Pronunciation: ' g ə r(- ə )l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gurle, girle young person of either sex
Date: 14th century
1 a : a female child from birth to adulthood b : DAUGHTER c : a young unmarried woman d sometimes offensive : a single or married woman of any age
2 a : SWEETHEART b sometimes offensive : a female servant or employee
– girl · hood \ - ˌ hu ̇ d \ noun