also: めのわらわ
noun
Archaic term for a young girl, used in classical literature. In modern Japanese, 女の子 or 少女 are used instead.
「女の童」は、古典文学で少女を指す古い言葉です。
'女の童' is an old word that refers to a young girl in classical literature.
Compound of 女 (め, 'woman') + の (possessive particle) + 童 (わらべ/わらわ, 'child'). The word is archaic and its exact historical derivation is uncertain.