‖n. [ F., fr. LL. pulicella, fr. L. pullus a young animal. See Pullet. ] A maid; a virgin. [ Written also pucel. ] [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Lady or pucelle, that wears mask or fan. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
La Pucelle, the Maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc. [ 1913 Webster ]