sea-maid
AmericanEtymology
Origin of sea-maid
Example Sentences
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He thought the sea-maid did not know that he had seen her, for her footsteps came on after his own.
From The Mermaid A Love Tale by Lily Dougall
Come what come might, his spirit walked the beach that night with the beautiful spirit that the face of the sea-maid interpreted to him.
From The Mermaid A Love Tale by Lily Dougall
Once, twice, thrice he saw the imperative beck of the little hand; then it rested again upon the rippled surface, and the sea-maid waited, as though secure of his obedience.
From The Mermaid A Love Tale by Lily Dougall
The sea-maid was not in sight, truly; but as long as he stood alone in the moonlight scene, he felt that her presence was with him.
From The Mermaid A Love Tale by Lily Dougall
Was it not possible that he, rude, whimsical man that he was, might have influence with the sea-maid of the laughing face?
From The Mermaid A Love Tale by Lily Dougall
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