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- proper noun A male
given name .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Dignified was not a word Elias Wyleford would formerly have applied to Ellen Gowan.
The Dressmaker Posie Graeme-Evans 2010
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There is a bumper sticker on the back of the truck that reads Indago Felix, an expression Elias roughly translates to mean “Fruitful Search.”
Water Witches Chris Bohjalian 1995
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In fact, one of the earliest-known New Testament manuscripts has bystanders thinking he is calling on Helios, whose cult—which was widespread in Syria until the fourth century—was Christianized by substituting the name Elias.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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In fact, one of the earliest-known New Testament manuscripts has bystanders thinking he is calling on Helios, whose cult—which was widespread in Syria until the fourth century—was Christianized by substituting the name Elias.
The Templar Revelation Lynn Picknett 2004
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Devils coach Brent Sutter said Elias is using his speed to maximum advantage.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The word Elias has a sensible relation to that of Elios, the sun.
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Khabibulin squeezed his pads to stop Elias from the top of the slot with 12 1/2 minutes left and used his glove to snare
USATODAY.com 2003
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As in Elias Portolu, good intentions often result in bad decisions, and conscience proves to be a disastrous inhibitor.
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Elias is happy to see his former coach's team among the playoff contenders in the Western Conference.
NHL - National Hockey League - Minnesota vs. New Jersey 2002
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EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Patrick Elias is just one part of the New Jersey Devils 'dominant "A Line" but he is a one-man team at Continental Airlines Arena.
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