English Explanatory Dictionary

Saint Christopher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A saint, who was an early Christian martyr.
  2. Saint Christopher of Trebizond.
  3. Former name of Saint Kitts: an island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
noun
  1. A medal, pendant or necklace embossed with an image of Saint Christopher (the martyr), historically worn by Catholics to represent their faith while they travelled.

Word forms

Saint Christopher St Christopher St. Christopher Saint Christophers

Etymology

From Christopher. In reference to the Caribbean island, a calque of Spanish San Cristóbal. Doublet of San Cristobal and Saint Kitts.

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