- menina
[menina 词源字典]
- "In Spanish and Portuguese contexts: a young girl; (sometimes) specifically a young lady-in-waiting", Mid 17th cent.; earliest use found in James Howell (?1594–1666), historian and political writer. From Spanish menina lady-in-waiting and its etymon Portuguese menina girl, lass, further etymology uncertain and disputed.[menina etymology, menina origin, 英语词源]