The loss of virginity may call to [[mind]] the end of [[innocence]], and the beginning of [[sexual]] [[maturity]]. In this [[association]] "virgin" often references the first instance of a potentially extended series of like [[events]]. Just as extra-virgin olive oil is from the first pressing, so a maiden or virgin [[speech]] is an incumbent's first address. The same [[metaphor]], using the synonym maiden, is applied to the first or maiden voyage of a ship. In cricket, a maiden over is an over from which no runs were scored. Maiden castles are those with the reputation of never having been captured. | The loss of virginity may call to [[mind]] the end of [[innocence]], and the beginning of [[sexual]] [[maturity]]. In this [[association]] "virgin" often references the first instance of a potentially extended series of like [[events]]. Just as extra-virgin olive oil is from the first pressing, so a maiden or virgin [[speech]] is an incumbent's first address. The same [[metaphor]], using the synonym maiden, is applied to the first or maiden voyage of a ship. In cricket, a maiden over is an over from which no runs were scored. Maiden castles are those with the reputation of never having been captured. |