Hymen

The copytext for this on-line edition of H. D.'s Hymen is the 1921 first edition.

Hymen Hilda Doolittle 1921

Hymen is the Greek word for membrane, while vaginal corona plays off of the fact that this membrane has multiple folds and doesn't suddenly go pop pfft! like a punctured balloon after a woman has intercourse for the first time.

KIKO'S HOUSE 2009

Jews of old examined their maids ex tenui membrana, called Hymen, which Laurentius in his anatomy, Columbus lib.

Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

To start with the most glaring example, a company is Saudi Arabia recently began marketing a product called Hymen TM tightening gel.

Archive 2006-05-07 2006

To start with the most glaring example, a company is Saudi Arabia recently began marketing a product called Hymen TM tightening gel.

scottymac.blogspot.com 2006

While the Loves and Graces have been preparing this torch for Hymen, which is to be kindled to-morrow, Mr Twemlow has suffered much in his mind.

Our Mutual Friend 2004

The Hymen is a thin membrane, found at the mouth of the vagina, and, in general, it partly closes the entrance of the vagina.

The Cherokee Physician, or Indian Guide to Health, as Given by Richard Foreman, a Cherokee Doctor; Comprising a Brief View of Anatomy, With General Rules for Preserving Health without the Use of Medicines. The Diseases of the U. States, with Their Symptoms, Causes, and Means of Prevention, are Treated on in a Satisfactory Manner. It Also Contains a Description of a Variety of Herbs and Roots, Many of which are not Explained in Any Other Book, and their Medical Virtues have Hitherto been Unknown to the Whites; To which is Added a Short Dispensatory. Richard Foreman 1849

While the Loves and Graces have been preparing this torch for Hymen, which is to be kindled to-morrow, Mr Twemlow has suffered much in his mind.

Our Mutual Friend Charles Dickens 1841

In addition to his letters, Loveday is also remembered as the translator of the first three parts of Gaultier de Coste La Calprenède's Cleopatra, also entitled Hymen's Præludia or Loves Master-piece (1652).

The Gentlewomans Companion [Unknown] 1589

Still not knowing what "Hymen" meant, I turned to my high school sweetheart "Keri" and exclaimed "Oh, that's you!"

k is for komedy 2004