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Where does “maghu-” come from?

maghu- (Proto-Indo-European): fellow, bachelor, unmarried; young person

Definitions

  1. fellow, bachelor, unmarried; young person

Words derived from “maghu-”

  • maid
  • maiden
  • housemaid
  • handmaid
  • chambermaid
  • bridesmaid
  • maidservant
  • barmaid
  • handmaiden
  • nursemaid
  • milkmaid
  • maidenhair
  • dairymaid
  • parlourmaid
  • maidenhead
  • kitchenmaid
  • maidish
  • bondmaid
  • parlormaid
  • nurserymaid
  • cookmaid
  • mermaiden
  • meid
  • bridemaid