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 d sometimes offensive : a single or married woman of any age
2 a : sweetheart b sometimes offensive : a female servant or employee

— girl·hood \-ˌhu̇d\ noun