One of the damsels I enjoy holding (5)

I believe the answer is:

elsie

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'one of' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'damsels i enjoy holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ELSIE' is hidden in the letters of 'damsels i enjoy'.

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for elsie that I've seen before include "Girl's name" , "Lady" , "woman" , "Name for girl" , "Female name; rhymes with London football team" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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