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(...) It's a more archaic spelling, IIRC, and usually used in plays or poems where it fits the meter & rhythm better than just 'damsel'. According to dictionary.com, its etymology is thus: Middle English damoisele, from Old French damoiselle, from (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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(...) Thanks, Suz! Every little thing that relieves some stress is a bonus! But I had a bit of trouble with this one, I'd never come across the spelling "damosel". I've always spelt it "damsel". Where does the alternative spelling come from? (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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(...) Very amusing ! Unpatriotic ? Only the French designer could be offended. Maybe someone should design a Statue of Liberty mecha, with a torch/club to keep away unwanted vessels. pete.w (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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Hi All, I just wondered if anyone else gets carried away with their legos sets and does some tampering for amusement! I hope this doesn't seem unpatriotic! It was just a lark! I thought some of you might enjoy it! Check out this site: (URL) sorry (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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| | Re: LEGO website bug report: Invalid forward apostrophe character
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Sorry this should have been directed to .off-topic.fun not .fun please direct any responses accordingly. Eric K. (...) with (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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