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Averil

or A·ver·ell

[ ey-ver-il ]

/ ˈeɪ vər ɪl /

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noun

a male given name.

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What does "dignity" mean?

showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Words nearby Averil

average life, average revenue, average speed, averaging light meter, Ave Regina Coelorum, Averil, averment, Averno, Avernus, Averroës, Averroism

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How to use Averil in a sentence

She must virtually ask Lord Averil to put up quietly with the loss of the sixteen thousand pounds, and to make no sign.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
Meta was pounced upon by Margery and carried off to have her tumbled hair smoothed; and Lady Averil came in alone.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
As the light burst forth, she turned her face to Lady Averil with a sort of apology.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
Lady Averil had not heard of the ominous fears that were ripening, and hoped it was the latter.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood

Lady Averil lifted the child to her knee, and asked whether she would come and pay her a long, long visit at Ashlydyat.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood