Damsel

Quick meaning: Damsel is a noun meaning A young woman (of noble birth).

Meaning

A young woman (of noble birth).

More Meanings

1. A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
2. A young woman who is not married.
3. An unmarried lady-in-waiting.
4. A young, attractive woman.
5. A chattering damsel (component of a mill).

Example Sentences

The spout that conveys the grain from the hopper to the eye or centre of the upper millstone rests against the spindle, just at the damsel, and thus receives an alternate back and forward motion, […]

And here I might (if I followed the example of most travellers) launch out into a glowing description of the charms of these damsels, the elegant costumes they wore, and the gold and silver ornaments with which they were adorned. The jacket or body of purple gauze would figure well in such a description, allowing the heaving bosom to be seen beneath it, while "sparkling eyes," and "jetty tresses," and "tiny feet" might be thrown in profusely. But, alas!

Word Forms

• damsels
• damoisel
• damoiselle
• damosel
• damozel

Synonyms for damsel

Depending on context, synonyms include demoiselle, damoiselle, damosel, damozel.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include damoiselle, damosel, damozel, demoiselle, maiden, maid.

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