Linus

Definitions

1. A male given name from Latin.
2. A town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.
   historical

Equivalents

Examples

“Do thy diligence to come⟳ before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.”

“Yes, my children are Peanuts characters. Charlie, seven, and Lucy, five, were given their names without thought or reference to the comic strip⟳. Charlie was named after Bob's grandfather and we both just liked the name⟳ Lucy. Then, when I was unexpectedly expecting again, […] "I'd go with Schroeder," a work⟳ colleague offered. "No, definitely Linus. Or Woodstock," said another. It was only then that I realized the pattern we'd started with our first two kids. And I liked the name⟳ Linus.”

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