Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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20th century variant of Patricia, probably borrowed from the French male given name Patrice.

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Examples

  • We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field of play heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner-kick was about to be taken.

    Luis Suárez: Liverpool statement 2011

  • I think Liverpool have been drip-feeding a lot of stuff out in the last couple of weeks" Sir Alex Ferguson8 December "Nine weeks to reach a decision is a joke" Kenny Dalglish20 December "We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone.

    Luis Suárez: what they said 2011

  • We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field – including Evra's own team-mates and all the match officials – heard the alleged conversation between two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner-kick was about to be taken," the statement said."

    Liverpool furious as Luis Suárez banned in Patrice Evra racism row 2011

  • Sturm capitalized with his second man-advantage goal of the night, redirecting in Patrice Bergeron's shot for a 4-0 lead at 3: 44.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Patrice is talking about covers - and she definitely has some stunning ones.

    Archive 2007-10-01 Nalini Singh 2007

  • Patrice is good news, and once she and Johnnie hook up, his prospects improve.

    Archive 2007-05-06 Bill Crider 2007

  • My mother had always liked the name Patrice, especially because it rhymed with my sister's name - Therese.

    Archive 2006-09-01 Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur 2006

  • My mother had always liked the name Patrice, especially because it rhymed with my sister's name - Therese.

    New Website Updates Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur 2006

  • "We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United team-mates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken."

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United teammates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner kick was about to be taken.

    NYT > Home Page By JACK BELL 2011

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