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damsel

/ˈdæmzəl/

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noun

junge Frau, Jungfrau

A young woman (of noble birth).

Examples :

"The damsel, a student at the prestigious academy, won first prize in the debate competition. "

Die junge Frau, eine Studentin der renommierten Akademie, gewann den ersten Preis im Debattierwettbewerb.

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Mädchen, Jungfrau

A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

Examples :

"The young damsel was hesitant to speak in front of the class. "

Die junge Jungfrau zögerte, vor der Klasse zu sprechen.

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junge Frau, Jungfrau

A young woman who is not married.

Examples :

"The new damsel in the office quickly made friends with her coworkers. "

Die neue junge Frau im Büro freundete sich schnell mit ihren Kollegen an.

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Dienerin, Jungfrau

An unmarried lady-in-waiting.

Examples :

"The queen's damsel carefully arranged her royal robes. "

Die Dienerin der Königin arrangierte sorgfältig ihre königlichen Gewänder.

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Klapperwerk

A chattering damsel (component of a mill).

Examples :

"The waterwheel's damsel was clogged with leaves, slowing the mill's output. "

Das Klapperwerk des Wasserrads war mit Blättern verstopft, was die Leistung der Mühle verlangsamte.