St–vincent
an island in the S Windward Islands, in the SE West Indies: part of the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; a member of the former West Indies Associated States. 133 sq. mi. (345 sq. km).
a former British colony comprising this island and the N Grenadines.
Cape, the SW tip of Portugal: naval battle 1797.
Saint, died a.d. 304, Spanish martyr: patron saint of winegrowers.
a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “conquering.”.
Contemporary Examples
Fashion’s Most Powerful Women: Victoria Beckham & Diane von Furstenberg Show at New York Fashion Week Erin Cunningham February 9, 2014
Meet Vincent McKenna, Your New Favorite Bill Murray Character Alex Suskind September 5, 2014
Is Bigger Better for St. Vincent? David Yaffe December 3, 2014
The Marine and His Cousin the Firefighter Maurice Emerson Decaul September 10, 2013
Is Bigger Better for St. Vincent? David Yaffe December 3, 2014
Historical Examples
Floyd Grandon’s Honor Amanda Minnie Douglas
Floyd Grandon’s Honor Amanda Minnie Douglas
The Demands of Rome Elizabeth Schoffen
Famous Sea Fights John Richard Hale
A History of French Literature Edward Dowden
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