Peggy
['pegɪ]
Definition
n. one of several small warblers the whitethroat &c.
Editor: Priscilla
Examples
- This, my dear, said George with great gravity, is my very good, kind, and excellent friend, Auralia Margaretta, otherwise called Peggy. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- My service to ye, me fine Madam, and I'm glad to see ye so cheerful, thought Peggy. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Come, Peggy, said Jo, unfolding herself like an animated puzzle. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- O'Dowd goes in command of the regiment, and Peggy goes in command. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- And you with such a beautiful front of black, Peggy, my dear, the Major cried. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It's Peggy O'Dowd's fist, said George, laughing. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Deed then they are, and bigger, Peggy, the Major said. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- At which the children got up from the puddle instantly, and ran off to pay their court to Peggy. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- They say that Glorvina gives herself airs and that Peggy herself is intolerably domineering. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- She could hardly speak when she sat down at last, and told her mother that she was no longer Peggy the laundry-maid, but Margaret Hale the lady. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Call me at half-past one, Peggy dear, and see me things is ready. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Priscilla