why did he use virgins instead of maidens

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From ( To The Virgins, To Make Much Of Time )

Asked by malak m #351190 on 12/23/2013 9:55 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/23/2013 10:52 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/23/2013 10:52 AM

The two words mean almost the exact same thing. Both words allude to purity, to young women who are untouched (celibate).