Main Entry:

girl

Pronunciation:

\ˈgər(-ə)l\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English gurle, girle young person of either sex

Date:

14th century

1 a: a female child from birth to adulthood b: daughter c: a young unmarried woman dsometimes offensive : a single or married woman of any age2 a: sweetheart bsometimes offensive : a female servant or employee

— girl·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun