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abigail.

A lady's maid.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/US
  1. A lady's maid.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From the name Abigail, as given to a waiting-maid in Beaumont and Fletcher's play The Scornful Lady.

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