dulcinea
Americannoun
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dulcineas
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of dulcinea
First recorded in 1740–50; after Dulcinea the ladylove of Don Quixote
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Sir C. Namely, that this dulcinea has started up in the shape of Miss Alscrip's musical companion—Her name is Alton.
From The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts by John Burgoyne
I am just going to ride, and shall make it in my way to call and inquire after the health of my dulcinea.
From The Coquette The History of Eliza Wharton by Hannah Webster Foster
Well, sir, "come what come might," I stole under cover of the darkness to the dwelling of my dulcinea.
From Tales of a Traveller by Washington Irving
"Listen, then," said Don Quixote, "this is what I have written ":— don quixote's letter to dulcinea del toboso.
From Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Sometimes one hears the sound of the drum and the dulcinea, a pipe played with one hand, and used to provide music for village dances in many parts of Spain.
From The Story of Seville by C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine) Hartley
Their dulcineas, “Healthful and strong, full as the summer rose Blown by prevailing suns,” displayed the vigour of youth and Wales, and possessed decided points of feminine attraction.
From A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire by J. T. Barber
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