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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Roman Christian who according to tradition was martyred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Claudius II. Saint Valentine's Day was primarily celebrated in his honor, but was also inspired by another martyr named Valentine, who was bishop of Terni, a region in central Italy.
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- proper noun Saint Valentine
- proper noun A male
given name in quiet but steady use since the 16th century. - proper noun An
English andScottish surname derived from the malegiven name . - proper noun A female
given name occasionally borrowed from French. - proper noun Alternative form of
valentine .
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What do you think of when you hear the term Valentine's Day?
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Brenda Valentine is another respected female hunter.
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Brenda Valentine is another respected female hunter.
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Joshua Valentine is a top internet marketer who works with industry leaders from around the world.
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Vegan Virgin Valentine is the latest book by Carolyn Mackler; her The Earth, My Butt, & Other Big, Round Things was a Printz Honor Book.
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Vegan Virgin Valentine is the latest book by Carolyn Mackler; her The Earth, My Butt, & Other Big, Round Things was a Printz Honor Book.
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More than a dozen poems appear in 'Valentine's Day'
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More than a dozen poems appear in 'Valentine's Day'
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Now we're not saying either Dumont or Valentine is a candidate for the top two or three rounds, but we think both are nice little mid-round sleeper candidates who could surprise.
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* Bobby Valentine is not the new Milwaukee manager.
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