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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 for answering, Jeff. I should have indicated such in my clue. -Suz (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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