donzel en · NOUN
Etymology
From Old French danzel and Italian donzello, both ultimately from Medieval Latin domicellus (“young nobleman, squire”), a diminutive of Latin dominus (“master, lord”). Compare donzella.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A young squire or the attendant to a knight; a page
- A boy or an unmarried young man
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| donzels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |