Philip

Definitions

1. English sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus)
2. One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
   uncountable
3. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
   countable
4. A surname originating as a patronymic.
   countable
5. A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Philip Berold, conceiting this his name⟳, very Clerkly proves that Philip is an Apostolical name⟳ by Saint Philip the Apostle, a Royal name⟳ by King Philip King of Macedonia, and an Imperial name⟳ by Philip the first Christian Emperour.”

“I used to envy my brother his name⟳, and recall⟳ once accusing my mother of having favored him, else why did she name⟳ me Nathan and him Philip, tell⟳ me that, ma, tell⟳ me that. He had king Philip and if day-dreaming that association wasn't pleasure enough, there was the then movie star, Phillips Holmes. All I had was Nathan Hale.”

“"Philip," Luke repeated slowly, and a brightness came into his eyes. "She decided to name⟳ him Philip, after all." "A family name⟳?" Cody asked him. Luke shrugged. "Actually, it's mine. I never much cared for it as a kid and dropped it when I started school. I insisted everyone call⟳ me by my middle name⟳." "Ellie says your son looks like⟳ a Philip," Sherry put⟳ in. A wide grin split⟳ Luke's face⟳. ""I think⟳ she's right―he does."”

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