Ethel

[ eth-uhl ]

noun
  1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”

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How to use Ethel in a sentence

  • In reality, sequestration and the shutdown have done real, lasting damage to the economy and to the Joe and Ethels of the world.

    Crying Wolf on Capitol Hill | Joe McLean | October 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Helen and the Ethels went with them part of the way and then turned down a side street to catch a glimpse of the lake again.

    Ethel Morton at Chautauqua | Mabell S. C. Smith
  • Margaret introduced the young girl on the porch to Helen, for she was already speaking to the Ethels.

    Ethel Morton at Chautauqua | Mabell S. C. Smith
  • "There's my mother behind your grandfather," whispered Dorothy, who was between the two Ethels.

    Ethel Morton at Chautauqua | Mabell S. C. Smith
  • I'd like to make the middy blouses for the Ethels and have Mother pay me what they were worth, and then pay Mother for my board.

    Ethel Morton at Chautauqua | Mabell S. C. Smith
  • No sooner had they reached the cottage than the Ethels told their story to Mrs. Morton with much laughter.

    Ethel Morton at Chautauqua | Mabell S. C. Smith