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Saint Christopher en · NOUN

Etymology

From Christopher. In reference to the Caribbean island, a calque of Spanish San Cristóbal. Doublet of San Cristobal and Saint Kitts.

Meanings

1. A medal, pendant or necklace embossed with an image of Saint Christopher (the martyr), historically worn by Catholics to represent their faith while they travelled.

Forms

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St Christopher		alternative	lexicographic
Saint Christophers	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Saint Christopher en · PROPN

Etymology

From Christopher. In reference to the Caribbean island, a calque of Spanish San Cristóbal. Doublet of San Cristobal and Saint Kitts.

Meanings

1. A saint, who was an early Christian martyr.
2. (qualifier:Eastern Orthodoxy) Saint Christopher of Trebizond.
3. (historical) Former name of Saint Kitts: an island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Forms

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St. Christopher		alternative	lexicographic
St Christopher		alternative	lexicographic