Definition for VIR'GIN

VIR'GIN, a.

  1. Pure; untouched; as, virgin gold. – Woodward.
  2. Fresh; new; unused; as, virgin soil. – Belknap.
  3. Becoming a virgin; maidenly; modest; indicating modesty; as, a virgin blush; virgin shame. – Cowley.
  4. Pure; chaste.

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