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   Dam·sel

   /ˈdamzəl/

   

   noun

   • 1. a young unmarried woman. archaic, literary

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French dameisele, damisele, based on Latin domina ‘mistress’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What is the meaning of the name damsel?

   • A user from Philippines says the name Damsel is of French origin and means "Young unmarried woman". A submission from California, U.S. says the name Damsel means "young lady".

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   What is a damsel in distress?

   • A damsel in distress is a literary theme that goes way back into Antiquity and revived in the middle-ages. Damoiselle is, of course, in use nowadays with the prefix "ma-". I did not draw any such implication. I was adding to the comment made by NullUserException: 'Though "bachelor in distress" doesn't quite sound as good as "damsel in distress"'.

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   What is damsels?

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   What does damsel mean in a fairytale?

   • Damsel was originally a word reserved for noblewomen — the rich and fabulous. Nowadays even regular unmarried Janes can be referred to as damsel, though you're really most likely to come across the word damsel being rescued by a prince in a fairytale. "Damsel."

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   damsel: [noun] a young woman:. a young unmarried woman of noble birth. girl.

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   DAMSEL definition: 1. a young woman who is not married 2. a young woman who is not married 3. a young woman who is not…. Learn more.

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   Damsel definition: a young woman or girl; a maiden, originally one of gentle or noble birth.. See examples of DAMSEL used in a sentence.

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   damsel: 1 n a young unmarried woman Synonyms: damoiselle , damosel , damozel , demoiselle Type of: maid , maiden an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

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   A damsel is an archaic or poetic term for a young unmarried woman or maiden. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of damsel, as well as related words and examples.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDAMSEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 31, 2024 · A damsel is a young, unmarried woman, often in a literary or old-fashioned context. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of damsel with synonyms and example sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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    Damsel is an old-fashioned word for a young woman who is not married. Learn how to say it, see example sentences and idioms, and compare it with similar words in the Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus.