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damsel in Irish

damsel in Irish is ainnir, cailín, maighdean — damsel means an old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.

damsel in Irish

ainnir
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
cailín
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
maighdean
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

What does "damsel" mean?

  1. noun An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.
    "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon."
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damsel in a sentence

  • The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon.
  • In old fairy tales, the damsel is usually locked in a tower.

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What is "damsel" in Irish?

"damsel" in Irish is ainnir, cailín, maighdean. damsel means: An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.

How do you use "damsel" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon." In Irish, "damsel" is ainnir, cailín, maighdean.

Are there other ways to say "damsel" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "damsel": ainnir, cailín, maighdean.

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