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Synonyms of damsel
a young unmarried woman
- knights are celebrated in fairy tales for rescuing damsels in distress
Synonyms for damsel
- demoiselle,
- girl,
- maid,
- maiden,
- miss
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8 Old Words for Young People
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“Damsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damsel. Accessed 24 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of damsel was in the 13th century
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