E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Maiden King (The).
Malcolm IV. of Scotland. (1141, 1153–1165.)
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“Malcolm … son of the brave and generous Prince Henry … was so kind and gentle in his disposition, that he was usually called Malcolm the Maiden.”—Scott: Tales of a Grandfather, iv.
