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hoyden

hoy·den [ hóyd'n ] (plural hoy·dens)


noun 
Definition:
 
an offensive term that deliberately insults a young woman's self-control and thoughtfulness ( dated )

[Late 17th century. Probably < Dutch heiden "lout, heathen"]
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