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abigail

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Abigail is a character in the Hebrew Bible She was the mother of Amasa , the commander-in-chief of Absalom 's army (2 Sam. 17:25).

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
fem. proper name, in Old Testament, Abigail the Carmelitess, a wife of David, from Hebrew Abhigayil , literally "my father is rejoicing," from abh "father" + gil "to rejoice." Used in general sense of "lady's maid" (1660s) from character of that name in ...

Usage examples of abigail.

Her heart pounding so violently she physically shook, Abigail clawed at his arm.

Gritting her teeth against the pain, Abigail rolled to the side that Jane was directing her.

Malcolm interrupted, realizing this must be the Peter Abigail had called for during her delirium.

In fact, Abigail told me it was precisely because they had no money that her aunt and uncle in Washington refused to acknowledge them.

Why, Abigail could best nearly any boy in the county at what were deemed masculine pursuits: hunting, riding and climbing trees.

Their breaths mingled there between them, their lips mere inches apart, and Abigail could not tear her eyes away from his mesmerizing gaze.

The sheriff thrust the papers at Major MacInnes and Abigail could only stare while he quickly scanned the pages.

Major MacInnes turned to watch Major Jennings returning with Corporal Lester and Private Sutton, and Abigail lowered her eyes to her lap.

Henry helped her up the steps, through the door and into the foyer, and Abigail gasped in admiration.

MacInnes strode forward to receive the raucous greeting and Abigail watched the reunion with a touch of envy.

Everett were just stepping out of the stables when they spied Abigail and Moira strolling toward them, talking and laughing.

Both Abigail and Moira laughed with delight as they sought to hold down the billowing cloth.

You simply wish to keep Abigail an invalid so you can visit her in her bed.

Though Abigail had averred his invitation, she had offered to assuage his disappointment by seeing him off.

Moira had simply joined them uninvited, though where either of the MacInnes men were concerned, Abigail looked upon Moira as a welcome interloper.