Valentine
noun
1.
a card or message, usually amatory or sentimental but sometimes satirical or comical, or a token or gift sent by one person to another on Valentine’s Day, sometimes anonymously.
2.
a sweetheart chosen or greeted on this day.
3.
a written or other artistic work, message, token, etc., expressing affection for something or someone:
His photographic essay is a valentine to Paris.
noun
1.
Saint, died a.d. c270, Christian martyr at Rome.
2.
Also, Valentinus. pope a.d. 827.
3.
a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “strong.”.
noun
1.
a card or gift expressing love or affection, sent, often anonymously, to one’s sweetheart or satirically to a friend, on Saint Valentine’s Day
2.
a sweetheart selected for such a greeting
noun
1.
Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr, associated by historical accident with the custom of sending valentines; bishop of Terni. Feast day: Feb 14
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