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Abigail is a euphemism for a female servant. I think it is
from the Bible.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Definition: \Ab"i*gail\, n. [The proper name used as an
appellative.]
A lady's waiting-maid. --Pepys.
Her abigail reported that Mrs. Gutheridge had a set of
night curls for sleeping in. --Leslie.
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