heifer

[Jim Parish]

Laurence Horn wrote:
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 12:36 PM, Douglas G. Wilson wrote:
> <snip>
>> Likewise "nullipara" is used. But I suppose such a word is mostly used
>> in medical jargon.
>>
> Ah, I was trying to think if such a word existed.  Still, as you say, it's limited in register--and much more negative-sounding than heifer or filly.
FWIW, I recall running across the word "nulliparous" in one of Robert
Heinlein's SF novels - probably
_The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress_.

Jim Parish

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