abigailship
|ab-i-gail-ship|
C2
/ˈæbɪɡeɪlʃɪp/
state of being a lady's maid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abigailship' originates from the name 'Abigail', which became synonymous with 'lady's maid' due to the character Abigail in the Bible, who was a servant.
Historical Evolution
'Abigail' transformed into the term 'abigail' in English, referring to a lady's maid, and eventually became 'abigailship' to denote the state of being such a maid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific person, but over time it evolved into a term for a lady's maid and then to the state of being one.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being an abigail, a lady's maid.
Her abigailship was well-regarded in the household.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 22:51