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单词 maiden speech
释义

maiden speech


noun

the first speech made in a legislature by a newly elected member.

Origin of maiden speech

First recorded in 1785–95

Words nearby maiden speech

maidenhood, maidenly, maiden name, maiden over, maiden pink, maiden speech, maiden's-tears, maiden voyage, maidhood, maid-in-waiting, Maid Marian
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Example sentences from the Web for maiden speech

  • My maiden-speech is a triumphant one, for the gentleman in seaweed has nothing to offer in reply save an immitigable roaring.

    Twice Told Tales|Nathaniel Hawthorne
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