A young unmarried lady; originally one of noble or gentle birth, but gradually extended as a respectful appellation to those of lower rank. Now…
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释义 | society > society and the community > social class > nobility > [noun] > noble person or man > noblewoman > young or unmarried (2) damselc1290 A young unmarried lady; originally one of noble or gentle birth, but gradually extended as a respectful appellation to those of lower rank. Now… demoisellec1480 Originally: a young, unmarried lady; a maid, a damsel (now historical). Later more generally: a young woman; a girl. Cf. mademoiselle, n. 2a. |
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