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Damsel vs Lass - What's the difference?

damsel | lass | Synonyms |

Damsel is a synonym of lass.


As nouns the difference between damsel and lass

is that damsel is a young woman (of noble birth) while lass is (archaic|informal) a young woman or girl.

damsel

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A young woman (of noble birth).
  • A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
  • A young woman who is not married.

    • Derived terms

    * damsel in distress * damselfish * damselfly

    Anagrams

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    lass

    English

    Noun

    (lasses)
  • (archaic, informal) A young woman or girl.
    • "Come and dance, ye lads and lasses !"
  • (Geordie) A sweetheart.

    • Usage notes

    Still prevalent in Scottish English and Northern English dialects such as Geordie (Tyneside), Wearside/County Durham, Northumberland/Northumbrian, Teesside and Yorkshire. Sometimes used poetically in other dialects of English.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * buffer lass * lad * lassie

    References

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