Philip
one of the 12 apostles. Mark 3:18; John 1:43–48; 6:5–7.
one of the leaders of the Christian Hellenists in the early church in Jerusalem who afterwards became an evangelist and missionary. Acts 6; 8:26–40.
King Metacomet, died 1676, North American Indian chief: sachem of the Wampanoag tribe 1662–76; leader of the Indians in King Philip's War.
Prince, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921–2021, consort of Elizabeth II.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “lover of horses.”
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The 99-year-old Philip spent his third night in a hospital under observation after feeling poorly.
Prince Harry and Meghan lose their patronages, won’t return as ‘working royals’ | William Booth, Karla Adam | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostAdding a small amount of commercial dry yeast to a sourdough loaf, sometimes referred to as “spiking,” is another option, Philip says.
How to help your dough rise to the occasion in winter | Becky Krystal | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostPhilip says this should be more of a last resort, after you’ve tried to manage water temperature, environment and time and seen how the bread comes out.
How to help your dough rise to the occasion in winter | Becky Krystal | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostWhile the population of Philip is only about 800 people, we’re unique in that we are a pretty self-contained community.
I Own a Coffee Shop in a Small Town. We’re the Only Business That Requires Masks. | Trisha Larson | October 16, 2020 | EaterTrisha Larson is co-owner of Ginnys coffee shop in Philip, South Dakota.
I Own a Coffee Shop in a Small Town. We’re the Only Business That Requires Masks. | Trisha Larson | October 16, 2020 | Eater
Excerpted from Capitol Men: The Epic Story of Reconstruction Through the Lives of the First Black Congressmen by Philip Dray.
The Black Man Who Replaced Jefferson Davis in the Senate | Philip Dray | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd back in February, he lost a close pal in Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Coffee Talk with Ethan Hawke: On ‘Boyhood,’ Jennifer Lawrence, and Bill Clinton’s Urinal Exchange | Marlow Stern | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThose cops included Lt. Philip Chan and Lt. Patrick Sullivan.
With Marshal at his side, Richard crushed Philip and his armies.
England’s Greatest Knight Puts ‘Game of Thrones’ to Shame | William O’Connor | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPhilip Lopate published a collection last year, for example.
Meghan Daum On Tackling The Unspeakable Parts Of Life | David Yaffe | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAll the Italian merchants in the realm of France, called money lenders, seized by order of Philip the fair, for their ransoms.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellPhilip Limborch died; a Dutch professor of divinity, and author of a history of the inquisition.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellWhen you next hear of, or see Philip Wharton, you will understand the import of your own words.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterPhilip Wharton, died; an English nobleman, remarkable for his eccentricities.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellOne order of Philip of Spain condemned to death as "heretics" the entire population of the Netherlands.
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
British Dictionary definitions for Philip
/ (ˈfɪlɪp) /
New Testament
one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
Also: Philip the Evangelist one of the seven deacons appointed by the early Church
Also: Philip the Tetrarch one of the sons of Herod the Great, who was ruler of part of former Judaea (4 bc –34 ad) (Luke 3:1)
King, American Indian name Metacomet. died 1676, American Indian chief, the son of Massasoit. He waged King Philip's War against the colonists of New England (1675–76) and was killed in battle
Prince. another name for the (Duke of): Edinburgh Prince. another name for the (Duke of) Edinburgh
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