Andrew
- proper noun
- /ˈændru/
- "Beautiful morning, isn't it, son?" Andrew turned to see Emil emerging from the shadows.
- St. Andrew
Examples
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In 2009, we reported on work with a seven-month-old child, Andrew, who was born with spina bifida.
Academic text (2011) -
Smiling, he stepped forward and touched Andrew, his eyebrows raised in an exaggerated quizzical manner.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Will you agree if I promise this?" Andrew said, trying to find an out.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Seems like your people started it," Andrew said, going at once to the attack.
Fiction book (1990) -
- Has he hurt you, Andrew?
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So, now I won't miss a beat when Andrew gets back.
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Even from the outside of the building, Andrew could see that the tavern was a wreck.
Fiction book (1990) -
Please connect me to St. Andrew's Children's Hospital.
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Groaning from the bruises that covered his body, Andrew sat up and looked around.
Fiction book (1990) -
Saint Andrew is honored as the patron saint of Scotland, and his feast day is celebrated each November.
Synonyms
A follower of Jesus who was Peter's brother and is the patron saint of Scotland
One of the twelve followers of Jesus, brother of Peter and patron saint of Scotland
A person who is one of Jesus's twelve disciples, Peter's brother, and the saint Scotland honours
Idioms
Compounds
One of the twelve followers of Jesus, brother of Peter and patron saint of Scotland
Surface Forms
Etymology
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from the root andr- meaning 'man' or 'manly'. That is why Andrew became a strong, common name for many centuries and was the name of the apostle who became the patron saint of Scotland.