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Madelena, her name is Mrs Palin, not Ms. You might not like that, but it is her choice.
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Note 83: Interview with Madelena Ubisse, 27 October 1995, Nhiuana (Phadjane).
Where Women Make History: Gendered Tellings of Community and Change in Magude, Mozambique 2005
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Women from more remote parts of Magude district (e.g. Mapulanguene, Phadjane) who were born before 1930 mostly chose girlhood names such as Teasse, Cufassane, Unasse, and Nukwassane; women born (or, as in Lili's case, renamed) in these areas after 1930 tended to opt for xilungu names, either Portuguese-derived names such as Madelena or Angelina, or English-derived names such as Lili, Jane or Misse (from Miss).
Where Women Make History: Gendered Tellings of Community and Change in Magude, Mozambique 2005
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"Go get Grandfather, Madelena," Kat ordered softly.
The Shadow Of The Lion Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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Of course, Alessandra refused the invitation to go and leave Madelena to undress Katerina.
The Shadow Of The Lion Lackey, Mercedes 2002
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Nelson was at anchor off the coast of Sardinia, where the Madelena islands form one of the finest harbours in the world, when, at three in the afternoon of the nineteenth, the ACTIVE and SEAHORSE frigates brought this long-hoped-for intelligence.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 1993
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The reception of foreign guests is however, I imagine, a rare occurrence, and the means of supplying the table from the resources of the island appeared scanty; so that we should have fared ill but for the kindness of an English officer long settled at Madelena, who sent some substantial contributions to our comforts, in addition to his own hospitality.
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester
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However this may be, the affair terminated by the retreat of the general with the rest of his force, having thrown from Santo Stefano 500 shells and 5000 round shot into Madelena, without much effect.
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester
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In this instance he was no less successful, for the shell entered the church window, and fell at the foot of the image of N.S. di Madelena.
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester
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His loss would occasion a blank at Madelena not easily filled up; and I was happy to hear on my last visit to
Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Thomas Forester
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