Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • One of the 12 Apostles. According to legend, he was martyred at Patrai.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A broadsword: an English equivalent of Andrea Ferrara (which see).

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland.

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  • proper noun The first Apostle in the New Testament.
  • proper noun A male given name.
  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreios, "manly"), both from ἀνήρ (anēr, "man")

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Examples

  • ANDREW GODDARD: Andrew, what was your thoughts when you were listening to him speak?

    CNN Transcript Aug 31, 2007 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    OpEdNews - Quicklink: Help take Nancy off the table; Bush too. 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    Opening the door 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    Top-Down Versus Bottom-Up Impeachment 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    OpEdNews - Quicklink: Pelosi's Ocean Beach: IMPEACH! 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    (APN) 3 US Reps Support Cheney Impeachment 2007

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    The Commander in Chief Must Be Relieved of His Command 2006

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    The Nazis, Bush and Impeachment 2006

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    Just as Pinochet, who recently died, was hounded for HIS war crimes... 2006

  • Trial of andrew Johnson, President of the United States, Before the Senate of the United States, On Impeachment by the House of Representatives For High Crimes and Misdemeanors. by Andrew, defendant.

    When Kings Go Mad 2006

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