dulcinea
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Origin of dulcinea
First recorded in 1740–50; after Dulcinea the ladylove of Don Quixote
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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 Irving, Washington
It was what the king said to the queen, the prince to the princess, the duke to the lady, the gardener to the maid, the troubadour to his dulcinea.
From A Certain Rich Man by White, William Allen
One should not talk of halters in the house of the hanged. lines discovered on the bark of a tree, addressed to dulcinea del toboso.
From Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
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 Burgoyne, John
"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 Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
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 Barber, J. T.
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