Dŏn'zel, n.

n. [It. donzello, Sp. doncel, Pr. donsel, O. Fr. donzel, damoisiel, Lat. as if dominicillus, diminutive of dominus, master. Cf. DON.] A young man following arms and not yet knighted; a young squire or attendant. [Obs.] “My dear donzel.” Beau. & Fl.