Associations to the word «Damsel»

Wiktionary

DAMSEL, noun. A young woman (of noble birth).
DAMSEL, noun. A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
DAMSEL, noun. A young woman who is not married.
DAMSEL BUG, noun. Any insect in the family Nabidae
DAMSEL BUGS, noun. Plural of damsel bug
DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, noun. A young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

Dictionary definition

DAMSEL, noun. A young unmarried woman.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.