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Ethel

American  
[eth-uhl] / ˈɛθ əl /

noun

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


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Ethel Mwedziwendira, 30, once envisioned an extended climb up the corporate ladder.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

But this mix-up theory was dismissed as no-one next to Ethel was due to receive it during the time frame under scrutiny.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The story begins in 2002 when Norris, a 26-year-old nurse, originally from Glasgow, found Ethel in an hypoglycemic coma as she recovered from a broken hip.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

You are seen dancing to Ethel Merman’s disco album.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

Martin and Ethel would invite a neighbor or two for cake to dispel any gossip or speculation.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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