English Explanatory Dictionary

damsel in distress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A young woman perceived as being helpless in a dangerous situation and requiring rescue.

Pronunciation

/ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/

Word forms

damsel in distress damsels in distress

Etymology

Calque of French demoiselle en détresse, from the classic theme in many dramatic forms.

Derived words

didcap
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