Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable/Abdael

by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Abdael (2 syl). George Monk, third Duke of Albemarle.

"Brave Abadel o'er thee prophets' school was placed:
Abdael, with all bis father's virtues graced . . .
Without one Hebrew's blood, restored the crown."
Dryden and Tuit: Absalom and Achitophet, Part ii.

⁂ Tate's blunder for Abdial (q.v.).