Alban

American

[awl-buhn, al-] / ˈɔl bən, ˈæl- /

noun

Saint, 3rd century a.d., first English martyr.

Alban British

/ ˈɔːlbən /

noun

Saint. 3rd century _ad , the first English martyr. He was beheaded by the Romans on the site on which St Alban's Abbey now stands, for admitting his conversion to Christianity. Feast day: June 17

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Alban Norrby said there were no words to describe the loss of two young lives.

From BBC

Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen had to settle for second at 0.73 seconds in the night race with young French skier Alban Elezi Cannaferina placing third 0.90sec off the pace.

From Barron's

Lugo and Alban were later released on bond.

From Los Angeles Times

Ivory Coast found themselves two goals behind after just 21 minutes in Marrakesh, with Guelor Kanga pouncing on a handling error by goalkeeper Alban Lafont to put Gabon in front.

From Barron's

Frenchman Alban Baton, 23, hid for several hours with other customers in a grocery store cool room.

From Barron's

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