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Damosel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A damosel is an archaic term for a young unmarried woman, often used in medieval literature to denote a maiden or damsel. It conveys a sense of nobility or courtly grace.

damosel

/ˈdæməzəl/ /ˈdæməzɛl/

Definition:

A young unmarried woman, often of noble birth; archaic term for damsel.

Synonyms:

maiden, damsel, lass, miss

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

matron, crone

Common Collocations:

fair damosel, noble damosel, young damosel

Derivatives:

damosels, damoselly

Usage Tips:

Use "damosel" in historical or poetic contexts to evoke a sense of medieval or romantic imagery.

Common Phrases:

fair damosel, damosel in distress, noble damosel

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "damoisele," meaning a young noblewoman; related to "damsel."

Examples:

  • 1. The knight rescued the fair damosel from the tower.
  • 2. The tale featured a brave damosel who defied tradition.
  • 3. She dressed as a medieval damosel for the festival.
  • 4. The poet described the damosel’s beauty in vivid detail.

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