ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DAMSEL
From Old French damoisele, from Vulgar Latin domnicella (unattested) young lady, from Latin domina mistress.
6 QUOTES WITH «DAMSEL»
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damsel.
When I was a child I liked watching shows about bounty hunters and Canadian Mounties. I liked the 'Lone Ranger,' I liked shows where the guy saved the girl from the villain. I just liked those kinds of things and I wanted to be a guy like that, you know, that would save the damsel in distress.
I just don't want to be the damsel in distress. I'll scream on the balcony, but you've got to let me do a little action here.
I don't do damsel in distress very well. It's hard for me to play a victim.
What innocence, may I ask, is being played here when it is known that this virtuous damsel has already got a dozen illegitimate children?
Remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget that prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.
When I look around the world, I don't see too many damsels in distress. If they're a damsel in distress, they're manipulating some guy to help them.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DAMSEL»
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damsel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
damsel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Savage
Damsel and the Dwarf
Gerald Morris's latest Arthurian novel is a highly comic tale of hidden identities, mysterious knights, faeries and enchantments, damsels-in-distress, and true love.
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Devadāsī: Dancing
Damsel
On the beginning of classical dance, land, people and religion, with special reference to devadasi dance of Assam; also includes 22 songs for the dance.
Kali Prasad Goswami, 2000
Thomasine Lodge, lady-in-waiting to King Henry's daughter Princess Mary, becomes the Princess's confidante when Henry marries Anne Boleyn, who, suspicious of Mary, takes Thomasine into her service where she catches the king's eye.
It’s Spring 1923 and love is in bloom as the Honourable Phillip Petrie finds himself totally smitten with Miss Gloria Arbuckle, daughter of an American millionaire.
An actress by trade, Julia St. Clement is playing her most dangerous role yet.
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Damsel in Distress
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The
Damsel: An Alan Grofield Novel
With a new foreword by Sarah Weinman that situates the Grofield series within Westlake’s work as a whole, these novels are an exciting addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.
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Damsel Under Stress: A Novel
But just when it looks like Katie has found her prince, in pops her inept fairy godmother, Ethelinda, to throw a wand into the works. Ethelinda’s timing couldn’t be worse.
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The
Damsel: The Bride Quest #2
. . . Watch for The Heiress, the crowning novel in the sumptuous Bride Quest trilogy of the three brothers Fitzgavin, which began with The Princess. From the Paperback edition.
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Not One
Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DAMSEL»
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damsel is used in the context of the following news items.
Matt Bomer Was Supposed to Play Superman
Ok, so we'll have to settle for his recurring role as a male stripper instead of having our damsel-in-distress superhero fantasies fulfilled. Fine. «Out Magazine, Jul 15»
Theatre Guild prepares for new season
This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed ... «Valdosta Daily Times, Jul 15»
Holy FAILE! 'Savage/Sacred Young Minds' at Brooklyn Museum
Throughout their work and your imagination and assumed role, you may be villain, distressed damsel, wolfman, fairey, vandal, wrestler, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5 Reasons 'Terminator Genisys' is “Old NOT Obsolete”
She was no longer playing a damsel in distress but instead became a ruthless warrior willing to do whatever it took to stop the machines from ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
Batman: Arkham Knight Batgirl A Matter of the Family DLC Trailer
After some complaints about Barbara being used as a damsel in distress in Arkham Knight, it will be great to see the character on the other end ... «Game Rant, Jul 15»
Relationship: 5 Things That A Nigerian Guy Wants In His Date
She's no damsel in distress: Independent women don't need men, they simply want men. A girl who can pay her bills, keep a stable career, ... «Entertainment Express, Jul 15»
Oops I Did It Again
I can't stand being the damsel in distress, the woe is me female. I don't want any more “Oops” moments with my ex. But until I can get it together, ... «BlogHer, Jul 15»
Panic! At The Disco Travels Through Mazes And Traps To Rescue A …
... place in The Fire Temple from The Legend of Zelda, frontman Brendon Urie looks more distressed than the damsel he's trying to rescue! «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
Cristiano Ronaldo finds woman's phone, trades it for dinner date
... her friends to dinner at the Wynn hotel's XS, just because he's that type of guy and not because of the attractiveness of the damsel in distress. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Director returns to Opera House for 'Crazy For You'
The songs are taken from a half-dozen musicals featuring the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin, including "Treasure Girl," "A Damsel in ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Jul 15»
