Dorcas
['dɔ:kəs]
Definition
n. given in Acts ix. 36 as the Greek translation of Tabitha (Aramaic 'female gazelle') the name of the Christian woman of Joppa famous for her good works esp. the making of clothes for the poor—hence Dorcas societies ladies' societies for making and providing clothes for the poor.
Typist: Wesley
Examples
- There's old Grandmam Stephens there,--Dorcas, they call her,--she's most an amazin' nurse. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I must request thee, Thomas, not to use such language, says Aunt Dorcas, as she quietly rearranged the bed. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- They are so, said Dorcas. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Will you be a little Dorcas, going about emptying a big basket of comforts, and filling it up with good deeds? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- We will attend to that matter, said Dorcas, with characteristic composure. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Probably they will do so, said Aunt Dorcas, knitting peacefully. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I propose to join the Dorcas Society, and I mean to make the clergyman's wife bow to me next. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Typist: Wesley