abigail
Example Sentences
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Old Sam's niece, Eliza Twells, stayed all day, and was transformed into a smiling abigail, not a little pleased with her promotion.
From Old Kensington by Miss Thackeray
Coachman, footman, abigail, and doubtless all fitting etceteras, owned her as their sovereign lady and mistress.
From Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) by Frances Milton Trollope
"He is gone at last," said the abigail, sipping her glass; "and here is to his good journey."
From The Abbot by Sir Walter Scott
On the left is the cunning abigail, who supplanted the duchess in the favour of Queen Anne—Mrs. Masham.
From Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) by Mrs. (Anna) Jameson
There is a fine opportunity, for Mr. Pye Hilary is in love, in despair, and in waiting: he expects his mistress’s abigail; in negociating with whom, he conceives Tarradiddle will be a valuable assistant.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 2, 1841 by Various
