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    Doncel (en. Maiden)

    /donˈsel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A young nobleman or son of a noble family who has not yet been knighted.
    The doncel was preparing for his investiture ceremony.
    El doncel se preparaba para la ceremonia de su investidura.
    In the Middle Ages, a doncel had certain privileges although he was not a full knight.
    The doncel could accompany his father at court.
    El doncel podía acompañar a su padre en la corte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'domicellus', a diminutive of 'dominus', meaning 'lord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a doncel
    Refers to a young man who has yet to assume adult responsibilities.
    ser un doncel

    Related Words

    knight
    A man who has been knighted.
    caballero
    nobility
    A social class made up of people of noble blood.
    nobleza
    page
    A boy who serves a knight or noble.
    paje

    Slang Meanings

    Kid or inexperienced young man
    He is a doncel in love, he has not yet had a serious relationship.
    Él es un doncel en el amor, aún no ha tenido una relación seria.
    A person who behaves in a youthful manner
    He still acts like a doncel, as if he were not an adult.
    Todavía actúa como un doncel, como si no fuera adulto.