damozel

/dɑːˈmɒzɛl/ (DAH-moh-zel)

Definitions

1. noun

a woman, especially a young woman, who is a loyal and devoted lover or admirer

“The damozel in the poem is a symbol of the poet’s lost love.”

Synonyms

  • damsel
  • maiden

Antonyms

  • nemesis
  • scourge