abigail

Example Sentences

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"He is gone at last," said the abigail, sipping her glass; "and here is to his good journey."

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir

"A large dose acts on the system quickly--within an hour," scoffed the abigail.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

Reluctantly the abigail obeyed, and while he stood waiting, the abb� considered her words.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

Her abigail reported that Mrs. Gutheridge had a set of night curls for sleeping in.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

I could not believe the missive was intended for me; and I asked the abigail who had delivered it if she was not mistaken in the recipient.

From The Merrie Tales of Jacques Tournebroche And Child Life in Town and Country by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)