domaisèla

Occitan

Etymology

From Old Occitan donçela, from Vulgar Latin *domnicella, diminutive of domina. Compare French demoiselle, Spanish doncella and damisela, Italian donzella and damigella, Portuguese donzela. Doublet of donzèla.

Pronunciation

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Noun

domaisèla m (plural domaisèlas)

  1. damsel, maiden
  2. ladybug

Derived terms

  • domaiselar
  • domaiselenc
  • domaisèlh

Further reading

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