Alicia
a female given name, form of .
Contemporary Examples
Much of this season seemed to be moving towards repairing the gulf between Alicia and Kalinda.
‘The Good Wife’: Creators Robert and Michelle King on the Season Finale, Alicia and Kalinda, and More Jace Lacob April 28, 2013
Diane recognizes that Alicia is someone to have on her side.
Christine Baranski on ‘The Good Wife’ Season 4, Diane & ‘Brady Bunch’ Jace Lacob August 15, 2012
Throughout the episode Alicia tries time and again to tell Will of her plans to leave, but can never seem to find the words.
‘The Good Wife’ Is Back With a Terrific Fifth Season Premiere Chancellor Agard September 29, 2013
Alicia: It was gross more because of the technical aspect of it.
Alicia Silverstone, Amy Heckerling Talk ‘Vamps’ & ‘Clueless’ Memories Marlow Stern October 31, 2012
Harington is currently abroad shooting Testament of Youth, a biopic of poet Vera Brittain, who will be played by Alicia Vikander.
Kit Harington: Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow Learns to Fight Dirty Marlow Stern April 8, 2014
Historical Examples
“Pysychology has a lot to say to portrait-painting, I know,” Alicia said.
The Path of a Star Mrs. Everard Cotes (AKA Sara Jeannette Duncan)
And Alicia verily brought him to the Queen’s audience-chamber?
The Royal Pawn of Venice Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull
She had rushed up from Leeds by the first possible train, summoned by Alicia’s letter.
The Testing of Diana Mallory Mrs. Humphry Ward
I could feel Alicia looking me over critically the moment we met.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lady Caroline was seriously displeased, Alicia curious, Margaret in rebellion and disgrace.
A True Friend Adeline Sergeant
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