Meaning of Sybil | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Sybil.
   alt-of
2. Prophetess; hag.
3. A female given name from Ancient Greek, the most popular spelling variant of Sibyl since the 19th century.
4. Ellipsis of Sybil attack.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

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Examples

“Alternative form: sybil”

“The Library looked tranquil enough as I entered it, and the Sybil—if Sybil she were, was seated snugly enough in an easy chair at the chimney-corner.”

“"I beg your pardon," said Egremont blushing; "I was reading your name. I thought I was reading it to myself. Sybil Gerard! What a beautiful name is Sybil!" "My mother's name," said Gerard; "and my grandame's name, and a name I believe that has been about our hearth as long as our race; and that's a very long time indeed," he added smiling, "for we were tall men in King John's reign, as I have heard say."”

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