Alexandrina
a female given name, form of .
Historical Examples
When they reached their house Alexandrina had a headache, and went up to her room immediately.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
There was a girl, the daughter of the steward; her name was Alexandrina.
The Intoxicated Ghost Arlo Bates
She had endured for years, and now Alexandrina was unable to endure for six months.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
Alexandrina feared that she would not be allowed to rule, but she could at any rate try.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
And yet I do not know whether Alexandrina’s life was not quite as hard as that of her mother.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
After a minute or two he put out his hand to take that of Alexandrina.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
The fact is, Alexandrina, that you will not reconcile yourself to the manner of life which is suitable to my income.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
“I don’t care a bit about France,—we have been there so often,” Alexandrina said.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
Just at this moment Alexandrina came into the room, and looked as though she were in all respects a smaller edition of her mother.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
Alexandrina, this is a very important step that you and I have taken to-day.
The Small House at Allington Anthony Trollope
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- Alexandrinus
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- Alexandrite
a variety of chrysoberyl, green by daylight and red-violet by artificial light, used as a gem. Historical Examples This species furnishes us alexandrite, chrysoberyl cat’s-eye and less valuable chrysoberyls of yellowish-green color. A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Frank Bertram Wade I think I’ll send that alexandrite as a sort […]
- Alexandros
(def 2). Historical Examples Alexandros quickly assembled a small council of those of his own opinion, and excommunicated his priest. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 2 (of 10) Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) So all sang of his strength and his great deeds, and they called him Alexandros, the helper of men. Museum of Antiquity L. W. […]