Agnes

[ ag-nis ]

noun

1. Saint, a.d. 292?–304?, Roman Catholic child martyr.
2. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “chaste.”

Agnes

/ ˈæɡnɪs /

noun

1. Agnes, Saint?292?304FRomanRELIGION: saintRELIGION: martyr Saint. ?292–?304 ad , Christian child martyr under Diocletian. Feast day: Jan 21

Example Sentences

"Our research shows that weaponry designed and manufactured in France is in active use on the battlefield in Sudan," said Amnesty’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard.

From BBC

It’s a trait you see in her performance as Sister Agnes, who composes herself with a quiet power.

From Los Angeles Times

To embody Sister Agnes, Rossellini listened intently, even when she was in the background of a scene.

From Los Angeles Times

Sister Agnes chooses to voice her thoughts to the gathered cardinals only as an act of faith, calling out one of the papal candidates with evidence of his misbehavior.

From Los Angeles Times

At 72, she notes that she feels lucky to be working at all, although she would certainly welcome more characters like Sister Agnes.

From Los Angeles Times