Plural of demoiselle; multiple young unmarried women or girls, or a polite form of address for several women.
French plural of 'demoiselle,' adding the French '-s' suffix. Used in English when referring to multiple such women, especially in formal or historical contexts.
In old literature, you'll constantly see 'demoiselles' in descriptions of courts or parties—it's the fashion of the time period written into grammar, telling you exactly who mattered in society.
Plural of demoiselle; perpetuates gendered categorization by marital status as collective identifier.
Use only in historical or literary context; prefer 'young women' or 'women' in modern usage.
["young women","women","people"]
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