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donzel

Donzel (noun) means a young squire or the attendant to a knight; a page.

noun
1
A young squire or the attendant to a knight; a page
2
A boy or an unmarried young man
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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of donzel?

"donzel" (noun) means a young squire or the attendant to a knight; a page.

What are the different meanings of donzel?

"donzel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A young squire or the attendant to a knight; a page; 2. A boy or an unmarried young man.

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