DAMSEL


Meaning of DAMSEL in English

dam ‧ sel /ˈdæmz ə l/ BrE AmE noun [countable] old use

[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: dameisele , from Latin domina 'lady of high rank' ]

1 . damsel in distress a young woman who needs help or protection – used humorously

2 . a young woman who is not married, especially a pretty young woman in an old story

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