Old girl often in distress? (6)
I believe the answer is:
damsel
'old girl' is the definition.
'damsel' can be an answer for 'girl'. I am unsure of the 'old' bit.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for damsel that I've seen before include "Maiden, often in distress" , "Young single woman" , "Young woman (archaic)" , "An old girl, often in distress" , "Maid" .)