1. plural of abigail; a lady's maid or female servant, especially in a household
Usage: archaic; literary
2. plural of Abigail; a female given name
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.