knights are celebrated in fairy tales for rescuing damsels in distress
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And then, of course, there’s Jenny, whose unwillingness to be a damsel in distress lends an extra punch to the story’s third act.—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025 But don’t think Sherry is some damsel in distress, which Midthunder will later elaborate on in the spoiler portion of this interview.—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025 In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025 Many challenge the traditional dynamics between the hyper-masculine cowboy and the damsel in distress.—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for damsel
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Etymology
Middle English damesel, from Anglo-French dameisele, from Vulgar Latin *domnicella young noblewoman, diminutive of Latin domina lady
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