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abigail
/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/
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What does abigail mean?
proper noun
- The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
- A female given name from Hebrew, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.
More meanings (1)
noun
- (obsolete) A lady's maid.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/
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“And how is Abigail Peters?” said Rachel, as she went on with her biscuits.
“She never did so before,” at last said Bessie, turning to the Abigail.
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"Abigail," came the sharp reminder, "you've no business to think."
His wife, in sense and domestic virtues, was an Abigail; while as to her husband, his riches, though great, were his least recommendation, for he possessed all the generosity and honor of the noblest patriot.