Charmian

[ chahr-mee-uhn, shahr- ]

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “source of joy.”

Example Sentences

Charmian, addressing Alexas in a flattering manner, asked where was the soothsayer he praised so much.

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Cleopatra's ladies are all young, the most conspicuous being Charmian and Iras, her favorites.

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Charmian is a hatchet faced, terra cotta colored little goblin, swift in her movements, and neatly finished at the hands and feet.

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Another time, Cornelia, when she came, found Charmian lighting one of the cigars kept for show on her mantel.

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Charmian sat down on the side of the bed with the effect of intending to take all the time that was needed for the full sensation.

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