Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at nella.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Nella.

Examples

  • The porter heard her calling Nella from an inner room, and then he heard

    Marietta A Maid of Venice 1881

  • Round about Lone Dome they call Nella-Rose the doney-gal -- that meaning 'sweetheart'; she's responsible for more trouble than a b'ar with a sore head, or Burke Lawson on a tear. "

    The Man Thou Gavest

  • So she counted three dozen eggs and weighed ten pounds of pork and called Nella-Rose, who was driving her mad by singing and romping outside the kitchen door.

    The Man Thou Gavest

  • "Pasquale called Nella," she answered simply, "and I came too.

    Marietta A Maid of Venice 1881

  • "Nella," P. Sybarite interpolated in an imperative tone, momentarily distracting November's attention -- "Nella says to tell you she wants you -- now -- immediately.

    The Day of Days An Extravaganza Louis Joseph Vance 1906

  • "Nella," said Marietta, "I do not care a straw about the mantle.

    Marietta A Maid of Venice 1881

  • Sometimes I wonder what the women who inspired that hymn by Nella Sweet would think of the way we have evolved and stepped up to causes that help our veterans.

    Cilla McCain: Memorial Day 2011: Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping Cilla McCain 2011

  • Sometimes I wonder what the women who inspired that hymn by Nella Sweet would think of the way we have evolved and stepped up to causes that help our veterans.

    Cilla McCain: Memorial Day 2011: Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping Cilla McCain 2011

  • In 1867, a hymn by Nella L.Sweet, Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping, was published with a dedication to southern ladies who, as a result of the Civil War, were actively paying homage to their fallen soldiers by decorating and honoring their grave sites.

    Cilla McCain: Memorial Day 2011: Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping Cilla McCain 2011

  • In 1867, a hymn by Nella L.Sweet, Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping, was published with a dedication to southern ladies who, as a result of the Civil War, were actively paying homage to their fallen soldiers by decorating and honoring their grave sites.

    Cilla McCain: Memorial Day 2011: Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping Cilla McCain 2011

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.