noun
- plural of abigail; a lady's maid or female servant, especially in a household
- plural of Abigail; a female given name
Usage: archaic; literary
Usage: proper noun usage
Examples
- The wealthy family employed several abigails to assist the ladies of the house.
- In Victorian literature, abigails were often depicted as loyal and discreet companions.
- The novel featured multiple abigails who gossiped about their mistresses' affairs.
- Historical records show that abigails typically lived in servants' quarters.
- Three Abigails attended the same university and became lifelong friends.