"puzzel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: puzzels [plural]
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”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|pucelle||a virgin}} French pucelle (“a virgin”), {{cog|en|pizzle||penis}} English pizzle (“penis”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} puzzel (plural puzzels)
  1. (obsolete) A harlot; a hussy. Wikipedia link: Joan of Arc Tags: obsolete Synonyms: promiscuous woman, pusle, pussel
    Sense id: en-puzzel-en-noun-hcKb8kKa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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