English Explanatory Dictionary

puzzel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A harlot; a hussy.

Word forms

puzzel puzzels pusle pussel

Etymology

Probably from French pucelle (“a virgin”). Possibly due to English propaganda against Joan of Arc who was also known as La Pucelle ("The Virgin; The Maid"). Possibly influenced by English pizzle (“penis”).

Synonyms

promiscuous woman
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