Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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A nonstandard spelling of Mabel.

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Examples

  • In 1915, T.L. Williams created mascara for his sister Maybel, which would later be known as Maybelline guess she wasn't born with it, either.

    Paul Venoit: Lashes -- Going to Extremes Paul Venoit 2011

  • In 1915, T.L. Williams created mascara for his sister Maybel, which would later be known as Maybelline guess she wasn't born with it, either.

    Paul Venoit: Lashes -- Going to Extremes Paul Venoit 2011

  • As for a name, how about Mandy (meaning She who must be loved), Mona (little noble one), Maybel (loveable), Milena (gracious).

    Sunshine, On A Cloudy Day | Her Bad Mother 2008

  • He also is survived by his wife, Suzie, and three children — Celina, 9, Jeremy Jr., 8, and Maybel, 9 months.

    December 2006 glimpses 2007

  • As for a name, how about Mandy (meaning She who must be loved), Mona (little noble one), Maybel (loveable), Milena (gracious).

    Sunshine, On A Cloudy Day 2008

  • Come here, Maybel, do, and leave off sucking that orange peel.

    The Altar Steps Compton MacKenzie 1927

  • Maybel, this is not an issue of bullying and frankly we need to take this overly feminine

    The Guardian World News Chris McGreal 2011

  • To keep you company, here's a few our neighbors, including Maybel the chicken.

    A Chicken In Every Granny Cart 2008

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