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- proper noun A female
given name .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Hint: She made one of the guys change his name from Hortense because she just didn't like it.
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We were ushered into her office — all but Hortense, that is, who went running to find Émilie to warn her.
Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe Sandra Gulland 2000
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We were ushered into her office — all but Hortense, that is, who went running to find Émilie to warn her.
Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe Sandra Gulland 2000
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"I will call Hortense," said Polly quietly, placing the tray as desired.
Five Little Peppers Midway Margaret Sidney 1884
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"Not _Miss_" she interrupted, while I stopped, not knowing what name to call her by, "Hortense," she emphasized, "Hortense de Beaumont, that is my name."
The Doctor's Daughter [pseud.] Vera
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It was a bronze image such as Hortense had seen pictured in books -- some sort of an idol, she thought.
The Cat in Grandfather's House Carl Henry Grabo
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"Hortense," said I. "No -- Ramsay!" cried Hortense, jangling harder than ever.
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Night came on, and Lucien was still teaching the birds to say "Hortense" and "Emile."
Aventures d'un jeune naturaliste. English Lucien Biart 1863
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I’ve persuaded Dr. Corvisart to have a word with Hortense about the dangers of such an expedition for a young woman in her condition.
The Last Great Dance on Earth Sandra Gulland 2001
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I’ve persuaded Dr. Corvisart to have a word with Hortense about the dangers of such an expedition for a young woman in her condition.
The Last Great Dance on Earth Sandra Gulland 2001
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