Wenceslaus

or Wen·ces·las

[ wen-sis-laws ]

noun

1. 1361–1419, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1378–1400; as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia 1378–1419.
2. Saint Good King Wenceslaus, a.d. 903?–c935, duke of Bohemia 928–935.

Wenceslaus

/ ˈwɛnsɪsləs /

noun

1. Wenceslaus13611419MBohemianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1361–1419, Holy Roman Emperor (1378–1400) and, as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia (1378–1419)
2. Wenceslaus, Saint?907929MBohemianPOLITICS: hereditary rulerRELIGION: saint Saint, known as Good King Wenceslaus. ?907–929, duke of Bohemia (?925–29); patron saint of Bohemia. Feast day: Sept 28

Example Sentences

The 20 images, created by the graphic artist Wenceslaus Hollar in 1661, illustrate the restored Stuart king's procession to Westminster Abbey.

From BBC

Parishioners of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, a predominantly African American congregation in the East Baltimore Midway neighborhood, and the two other churches in its pastorate, Historic St. Francis Xavier and St. Wenceslaus, seek to make the case that the church should immediately canonize six Black American Catholics.

From Washington Post

The Fargo Roman Catholic Diocese said in a statement Wednesday that the McHenry County States Attorney’s Office announced it will not pursue a case against the Rev. Wenceslaus Katanga.

From Washington Times

The 17th-century engravings by Wenceslaus Hollar — displayed in grand, gorgeous rooms — masterfully reproduce Leonardo’s drawings of heads, some with youthful, delicate features and others with grotesque, toothless faces.

From Washington Post

Bishop John Folda says police informed him of some concerns regarding Father Wenceslaus Katanga’s interaction with a minor while ministering at Sts.

From Washington Times