noun
- a young unmarried woman
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The knight rescued the damsel from the tower.
- In fairy tales, the damsel often needs saving.
- The medieval story featured a brave damsel who fought dragons.
- She played the role of a damsel in the school play.
- The damsel in the painting wore a flowing blue gown.
- Old stories often portray the damsel as helpless.