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Damsel
Archaic Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The word 'damsel' is rarely used in modern English and sounds old-fashioned. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/yb80yrrOosYz70WfSXZ2ZIvwyw.webp)
Gender Specific![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Damsel' specifically refers to women, and using it for men is incorrect. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/On3IFxPbsFTR7E7l7IAfstP6T8c.webp)
Not for Formal Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Avoid 'damsel' in formal writing or speech; it may seem out of place. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/PWCSrj2cmLwjbp84JjiMxnm6o.webp)