abigail
/ˈæbɪɡeɪl/
noun
- A female given name.
- Abigail is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.
- My cousin Abigail just started kindergarten.
- Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams.
- A lady's maid or personal servant (historical or literary use).
- In the play, the character Abigail serves as the lady's maid.
- Historically, an abigail was a waiting woman to a noble lady.
- The novel features an abigail who helps her mistress with secret correspondence.