What is "nellies"

Usage examples of "nellies".

They saw, but could not hear, one of the Nellies deliver her prescribed oration: “Pray silence for the court jester, my lords and ladies.

The Nellies, plying to and from the bar with trays of tankards, patiently explained rules.

In this last matter, valuable assistance was forthcoming from some of the Nellies, port-primed and paroled from their storeroom gaol for the purpose.

When it was unlocked, there emerged three non-collaborating Nellies, the four missing members of the kitchen staff, one business efficiency consultant, and a very angry Wassail Master.

Perhaps Tiffany should go home and make Soft Nellies for the rest of her life.