 | | Re: New Crossword Puzzle: 003 —Jeff Johnston
| | | | (...) 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)
| | | | | | | | | | Re: New Crossword Puzzle: 003 —Suzanne D. Rich
| | | | | (...) 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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