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damsels in distress

damsels in distress is the plural of damsel in distress.

Meaning of damsel in distress

Noun

damsel in distress (plural damsels in distress)

  1. A young woman perceived as being helpless in a dangerous situation and requiring rescue.
    • 'Sort of damsel in distress,' said the romantic Strangways. 'Good show. According to the CIA she's a corker.'1954, Ian Fleming, “The Undertaker's Wind”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 190

Questions about damsels in distress

What is damsels in distress the plural of?
Damsels in distress is the plural of damsel in distress.

Words near damsels in distress in the dictionary

  1. damselfishes
  2. damselflies
  3. damselfly
  4. damselhood
  5. damsels
  6. damsels in distress
  7. damside
  8. damsin
  9. damsire
  10. damsires
  11. damsite

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