dowsabel

[ dou-suh-bel ]

noun

, Obsolete.

1. sweetheart.

dowsabel

/ ˈdaʊs-; ˈduːsəˌbɛl /

noun

1. See sweetheart
   an obsolete word for sweetheart

Word History and Origins

Origin of dowsabel¹

1575–85; ≪ Latin Dulcibella woman's name. See dulcet, belle

Word History and Origins

Origin of dowsabel¹

C16: from Latin Dulcibella feminine given name, from dulcis sweet + bellus beautiful

Example Sentences

Mistress Dowsabel is younger, smaller, less fearsome to the eye; indeed she is timorous and often full of fears herself.

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"Thou thinkest me a sad coward, sister; and so perchance I am," said meek Mistress Dowsabel.

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It is no such heavy charge I would lay upon thee, yet it is one that thy aunt Dowsabel would fear to undertake.

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Mistress Dowsabel wept feebly for a short while, and seemed disposed to start and tremble at every sound.

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"I am glad to leave thee with thy aunt Dowsabel, child," said Lady Humbert before she left.

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