HOYDEN


Meaning of HOYDEN in English

— hoydenish , adj. — hoydenism , n.

/hoyd"n/ , n.

1. a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy.

adj.

2. boisterous; rude.

Also, hoiden .

[ 1585-95; perh. heyden boor, HEATHEN ]

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