Queen Mab

[ mab ]

noun

1. Irish and English Folklore. a mischievous, tantalizing fairy who governs and produces people's dreams.

Queen Mab

/ mæb /

noun

1. (in British folklore) a bewitching fairy who rules over men's dreams

Example Sentences

He who had involuntarily quoted "Queen Mab" turned his gaze seaward again.

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He had read and thought a great deal, and could tell Queen Mab about almost anything she asked him.

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A burst of melancholy music swelled out below them as he spoke, and Queen Mab started with delight.

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With this parting statement he rushed from the station, and Queen Mab, with a sense of misgiving, followed hastily.

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The mob was half-starved; but that, as the Owl whispered to Queen Mab, was a way it had, and did not amount to much.

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