Woffington
Britishnoun
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She delighted in such characters as "Matida" in "Led Astray," the dual role in "Two Loves and a Life," "Janet Pride," "Peg Woffington" and kindred light comedy characters.
From The Mormons and the Theatre or The History of Theatricals in Utah by John S. Lindsay
The dwellings were known as "The Margaret Woffington Cottages."
From Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune
The earl was justly indignant and posted away to Peg to break off the affair, if need be, by bribing her and the entire tribe of Woffington.
From Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune
As her husband was convalescing, Mrs. Woffington sought to make assurance doubly certain by calling in a doctor.
From Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune
Peg Woffington, it will be remembered, was stricken with paralysis while playing Rosalind.
From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906 by Various
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