Puzzel

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A harlot; a hussy. obsolete

    "Pucelle or puzzel, Dolphin or dogfish, / Your hearts I'll stamp out with my horse's heels"

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cum catcherdrabgrimharlotlala bopminx

Example

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"Pucelle or puzzel, Dolphin or dogfish, / Your hearts I'll stamp out with my horse's heels"

Etymology

Probably from French pucelle (“a virgin”). Possibly due to English propaganda against Joan of Arc who was also known as La Pucelle ("The Virgin; The Maid"). Possibly influenced by English pizzle (“penis”).

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