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Term: Damsel

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A young unmarried woman; a girl.

Usage:

1. The damsel looked stunning in her elegant gown.
2. He rescued a distressed damsel from the depths of the dragon's lair.

Sense 2: In heraldry, a small representation of a woman used as a charge.

Usage:

1. The shield was adorned with a golden damsel.
2. The intricate design featured various animals and a damsel.

Sense 3: An archaic term used to address a young woman.

Usage:

1. Greetings, fair damsel!
2. Kind sir, please assist me, for I am but a weary damsel in distress.

Sense 4: A young female servant or attendant.

Usage:

1. The noblewoman's damsel dutifully accompanied her everywhere.
2. The damsel fetched water from the well for the household.

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