abigail

/ˈæbɪɡeɪl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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