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GABRIELLE(S). Gabriel is the archangel of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38). He first appears in Daniel 8:16, 9:21.

The poet wonders wherefore and why the Holy Ghost sought Mary when Gabriel's voice came to her ear, ABC 113-115.

Gabrielles, the ME genitive case, is formed from OF Gabrielle and appears in medial position, ABC 115.

From CHAUCER NAME DICTIONARY
Copyright © 1988, 1996 Jacqueline de Weever
Published by Garland Publishing, Inc., New York and London.
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