noun
- Plural of donzel; young men or pages, especially in historical or medieval contexts; attendants or servants of noble rank.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly used in reference to medieval or Renaissance periods
Examples
- The castle employed several donzels to serve the nobility.
- In medieval times, donzels were trained in courtly manners and martial skills.
- The lord's donzels accompanied him on his travels throughout the kingdom.
- Young donzels aspired to become knights after years of service.
- Historical records mention the donzels who attended the royal court.