Woffington

British  

/ ˈwɒfɪŋtən /

noun

1. Peg, full name Margaret Woffington . ?1714–60, Irish actress

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Example Sentences

In the second case, where Charles Reade sought to resume his rights in "Peg Woffington" and "Christie Johnstone," from his publisher Bentley, after all expenses had been paid and profits on several editions accounted for, the Vice Chancellor held that the contract, as of a personal nature, could be terminated by the author when that did not involve loss to the other party.

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Thus did Peg Woffington, a queen of her century's actresses and consummate heart conjurer, make her professional debut.

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For once, when Woffington fell ill, he fiercely refused to have a physician summoned.

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As her husband was convalescing, Mrs. Woffington sought to make assurance doubly certain by calling in a doctor.

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A pamphlet, written by still another vehement admirer, contains a description of Peg Woffington, written about the time of Hallam's taking off.

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