Vestal

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1. Adjective

Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth; hence, pure; chaste.

2. Adjective

A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar.

3. Adjective

A virgin; a woman pure and chaste; also, a nun.
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