Ambrose
Saint, a.d. 340?–397, bishop of Milan 374–397.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “immortal.”.
Contemporary Examples
Ambrose was one of America’s most cherished popular historians.
David’s Bookclub: Eisenhower in War and Peace David Frum December 22, 2012
The word “Carcosa,” which Chambers borrowed from Ambrose Bierce, and which later showed up in the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
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Ambrose says, “He came down hard on market hunters or anyone who killed for sport.”
The Best Books by U.S. Presidents Allen Barra February 17, 2013
No way was George McClellan (listed) a worse general than Ambrose Burnside.
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June Ambrose is known in certain circles for slightly her eccentric tastes.
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Historical Examples
When both of them had returned to the gig Ambrose drove on in silence with an uncommonly bored face.
The Loves of Ambrose Margaret Vandercook
“You might have had rougher usage there than here,” said Ambrose.
The Armourer’s Prentices Charlotte M. Yonge
He remembered that once, on a previous visit he had found her thus looking out when Ambrose and he had walked late one night.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3) Mary Elizabeth Carter
Ambrose felt almost despairing as he heard in vain the last name.
The Armourer’s Prentices Charlotte M. Yonge
So they treated him for a little while with a certain respect, and no one said “Ambrose is afraid.”
The Hawthorns Amy Walton
noun
Saint. ?340–397 ad, bishop of Milan; built up the secular power of the early Christian Church; also wrote music and Latin hymns. Feast day: Dec 7 or April 4
Curtly (ˈkɜːtlɪ). born 1963, Antiguan cricketer; played for the West Indies 1987–2000
masc. proper name, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosios “immortal, belonging to the immortals” (see ambrosia). The Ambrosian Library in Milan is named for Saint Ambrose (d.397), bishop of Milan.
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