Anthea
a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “flowery.”.
Contemporary Examples
The Independent praised the “sharp, witty writing, packed with life and colour that bursts through in Anthea Bell’s translation.”
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Historical Examples
Jane burst into tears, but Anthea, though pale and frantic, was dry-eyed.
The Phoenix and the Carpet E. Nesbit
When I went down to breakfast, Anthea and Lizette were already in the dining-room.
The First Mate Harry Collingwood
Anthea woke the Psammead with laborious gentleness to put the question.
The Story of the Amulet E. Nesbit
Anthea Merril looked at him with suppressed apprehension in her eyes.
Thrice Armed Harold Bindloss
And there, in the midst of all the ruin, stood poor little Anthea, a most forlorn and pathetic-looking object.
The First Mate Harry Collingwood
Anthea looked at him again, with a spot of color in her cheek.
Thrice Armed Harold Bindloss
Anthea says the stairs were of white marble, but I am not sure.
The Phoenix and the Carpet E. Nesbit
He appeared to expect some expression of approval, and Anthea laughed.
Thrice Armed Harold Bindloss
So he tried to help Anthea, which was very good of him, but not much use to her.
The Phoenix and the Carpet E. Nesbit
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