Maiden name preceder Crossword Clue

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Maiden name preceder Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. (meaning literally `born’) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAIDEN (adjective)
1. serving to set in motion
MAIDEN (noun)
1. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
2. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
NAME (verb)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
2. give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
NAME (noun)
1. family based on male descent
2. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

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