Giles
Americannoun
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Saint, 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.
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a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “shieldbearer.”
noun
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Saint. 7th century ad , Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept 1
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William Ernest Powell. 1835–97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp for his exploration of the western desert (1875–76)
Example Sentences
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Giles Hurley, the chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, said the company knows that "every single member of Team Aldi is fundamental to our success and deserve nothing less".
From BBC
In the Republic they included Tony Dunn, who won the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968, Liam Brady, winner of the FA Cup with Arsenal and two Serie A titles with Juventus, and Johnny Giles, part of the great Leeds United side of the 1960s and 70s.
From BBC
Food critic Giles Coren previously came out in support of the restaurant, claiming Michelin-starred restaurants should not have to abide by normal health and safety rules.
From BBC
In place of the bedrock of Brentford owner Matthew Benham and director of football Phil Giles, Frank stepped into a high-stakes environment where even winning the Europa League - Spurs' first trophy in 17 years - did not spare predecessor Ange Postecoglou the sack.
From BBC
My friend made a Build-A-Bear that would, like Giles Corey, the farmer pressed to death by stones in the Salem witch trials, say “more weight” when squeezed.
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