Giles

[ jahylz ]

noun

1. Saint, 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.
2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “shieldbearer.”

Giles

/ dʒaɪlz /

noun

1. Giles, Saint7th century7th centuryMGreekRELIGION: hermitRELIGION: saint Saint. 7th century ad , Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept 1
2. GilesWilliam Ernest Powell18351897MAustralianEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer 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

Giles hopes the museum can help foreigners better understand this Argentine position.

From The Daily Beast

Please send answers to Pink Floyd, care of the Funny Farm, Chalford, St. Giles.

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So Giles issues Ellie an ultimatum: Find Matthew Smith and write a killer story, or find yourself a new job.

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The following day—dressed in a black and white printed dress—she stole the spotlight as she walked the Giles runway.

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[WWD] Giles Deacon for QVC: Conceptual English designer Giles Deacon has designed a 15-piece jewelry collection for QVC.

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The great plague of this and the subsequent year broke out at St. Giles, London.

From Project Gutenberg

Giles Jacob died; an English law writer, biographer, and lexicographer.

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As I emerged from my room next morning I saw old Giles, the butler, hurrying down the corridor towards me.

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Beads of perspiration gathered on my forehead as I slowly rose to my feet and faced Giles.

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Giles; aluminium and its bronze in 1864; the transfer process in 1856 by Tearne and Richmond.

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