Digby

[ dig-bee ]

/ ˈdɪg bi /

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noun

Sir Kenelm, 1603–65, English writer, naval commander, and diplomat.

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How to use Digby in a sentence

Coming back she met Alesbury, and begged him to send to the stables to ascertain if Digby was still there.
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Digby in the scuffle, while bravely trying to escape, let go his whip, which fell to the ground unperceived by his captors.
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When the men were gone, the Dame came and placed herself before Digby, eyeing him with a very sinister glance.
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In vain Digby expostulated, and threatened, and at last entreated his captors to let him return home.
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Digby was invited to join them in somewhat a rough manner, but with no unkind intention, apparently.
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