sea-maid

[ see-meyd ]

/ ˈsiˌmeɪd /

a mermaid.

a goddess or nymph of the sea.

Also sea-maid·en

[see-meyd-n] /ˈsiˌmeɪd n/.

Origin of sea-maid

First recorded in 1580–90; sea + maid

He did not think that the sea-maid herself knew that he had seen her there.

The Mermaid |Lily Dougall
The sea-maid turned about, and her face flashed suddenly upon him, bright in the moonlight.

The Mermaid |Lily Dougall
Some report a sea-maid spawned him; some, that he was begot between two stock-fishes.

Measure for Measure |William Shakespeare
Was it not possible that he, rude, whimsical man that he was, might have influence with the sea-maid of the laughing face?

The Mermaid |Lily Dougall

As it was, a pair of brown eyes blinded him, and the tones of a voice sweeter than the songs of Oberon's sea-maid filled his ears.

A Fool For Love |Francis Lynde