Maidenhood (noun)

1. The state or period of being a virgin or never having had sexual intercourse.
2. The state of being unmarried or never having been married.

Origin:

From the old english word "mægdenhād" meaning "state of being a maiden".

Examples:

1. She was determined to preserve her maidenhood until marriage.
2. He respected her decision to maintain her maidenhood.
3. The concept of maidenhood is no longer as important as it once was.
4. She was proud of her maidenhood and wanted to keep it that way.
5. The loss of maidenhood is a significant event in many cultures.