damsel

• Substantiv, das historisch und literarisch eine junge, unverheiratete Frau oder ein Mädchen bezeichnet, besonders in mittelalterlichem Kontext; heute veraltet oder poetisch.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a young woman or maiden, particularly in medieval or literary contexts, but is now considered archaic or poetic.

1. B2formal

   A young woman, often used in historical or literary contexts.

   Jungfrau

   • The knight rescued the damsel from the tower.
   • A damsel in distress called for help.
   • The story features a brave damsel who saves her kingdom.

   Synonymecolleendamoisellegirllassmaidenmissnymphwenchyoung woman

   Antonymecronehag