Definition
damosel
noun
- A young unmarried woman or girl; a maiden.
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The damosel in the tower awaited her rescue.
- In medieval tales, a fair damosel often required a knight's aid.
- The damosel wore a long gown of silk and lace.
- He pledged his service to the noble damosel.
- The damosel's beauty was celebrated throughout the kingdom.