Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Duke of Bohemia who encouraged Christianization and was murdered by his brother Boleslav. He is popularly associated with Christmastide charity and is the patron saint of the Czech Republic.
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- proper noun A male
given name .
Etymologies
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Examples
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In 1918, a statue of Wenceslas was placed in downtown Prague, and that area became known as Wenceslas Square.
Anne Dilenschneider: Good King Wenceslas: What Will We Risk for Justice? 2009
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Old King Wenceslas is about -- we have had a sumptuous feast, for which we thank our Maker, and shortly our herald angels will indeed sing.
Christmas Luncheon 1974
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Václav, the Duke of Bohemia -- our "Wenceslas" -- lived from 907-935 C.E. He was born in Prague, in the country that was then known as Bohemia, and is now the Czech Republic.
Anne Dilenschneider: Good King Wenceslas: What Will We Risk for Justice? 2009
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Tony Robinson digs through the history books for seasonal job descriptions such as Roman vomit collector, pantomime cow (back end), or winter fuel gatherer (helps if you're called Wenceslas).4ODSarah Lund's latest investigation into the murkier corners of Danish society concludes tonight; if you've missed out on any of the previous eight episodes, they're all online until the end of Christmas Eve.
Catch up TV Guide: From Public Enemy to This Is England '88 2011
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The leading jazz club in Prague that spring was the Reduta, near the sprawling green mall known as Wenceslas Square.
1968 the Year that Rocked the World Kurlansky, Mark 2004
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And while you're at it, find out how to spell 'Wenceslas'.
Army Rumour Service 2009
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And while you're at it, find out how to spell 'Wenceslas'.
Army Rumour Service 2009
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Wenceslas Square Prague rather than knuckle under to the Soviet-backed Quislings who had subverted the
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Wenceslas Square Prague rather than knuckle under to the Soviet-backed Quislings who had subverted the
Archive 2009-09-13 2009
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