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Scottish philologist (1855–1907)
Alexander MacBain (or Alexander Macbain; 22 July 1855 – 4 April 1907) was a Scottish philologist, best known today for An Etymological Dictionary of the
Alexander_Macbain
Name list
Godfried, German Gottfried and Old English Gotfrith and Godfrith. Alexander Macbain considered it as being found in the Gaelic and Welsh forms; potentially
Geoffrey_(name)
Topics referred to by the same term
MacBain may refer to: Clan MacBain, Scottish clan People: Al MacBain (1925–2003), Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons Alexander Macbain
MacBain
Ancient town and port in current-day northern Portugal
"history of Porto – Google Search". google.co.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2011. Alexander Macbain, An etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language, Gairm Publications;
Portus_Cale
Highland Scottish clan
Clan MacBean (or Clan MacBain), is a highland Scottish clan and is a member and historic sept of Clan Chattan Confederation. There could be several possible
Clan_MacBean
Extinct language in Scotland
of the Scottish Gaelic language, in particular the 1896 efforts of Alexander Macbain, has demonstrated the presence of a corpus of Pictish loanwords in
Pictish_language
Medieval spells written in Old High German
bone to bone, and sinew to sinew Heal in the Holy Ghost's name! Alexander Macbain (who also supplies a presumably reconstructed Gaelic "Chaidh Criosd
Merseburg_charms
Anthology by Alexander Carmichael
such as Father Allan McDonald, the Rev. John Gregorson Campbell, and Alexander Macbain were uneasy with his earlier treatment of material he had collected
Carmina_Gadelica
Royal residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Upper Deeside that the second part meant "big spot (of ground)". Alexander MacBain suggested this was originally the Pictish *mor-ial, "big clearing"
Balmoral_Castle
Name list
RELIQIAE CELTICAE (Ossiana) Vol. 2 p.502. Edited and published by Alexander Macbain and Rev. John Kennedy. 1892 Rev. A. M. Sinclair The Clan Gillean pub
Lachlan_(name)
Village in Ross-shire, Scotland
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) Alexander Mackenzie; Alexander Macgregor; Alexander Macbain (1877). The Celtic Magazine. A. and W. Mackenzie
Knockfarrel
electricscotland.com. Retrieved 1 February 2008. Mackenzie, Alexander, Alexander Macgregor, and Alexander Macbain. The Celtic Magazine. Inverness: A. and W. Mackenzie
Taylor_sept
Study of cultural output relating to the Celtic-speaking peoples
(1929–2017) Raimund Karl (born 1969) Fergus Kelly Eleanor Knott (1886–1975) Alexander Macbain (1855–1907) Proinsias Mac Cana Fr. Allan MacDonald (1859-1905) Bernhard
Celtic_studies
Castle in Auchindoun near Dufftown in Moray, Scotland
in 1535. There are accounts, including by William Forbes Skene and Alexander Macbain, that state that William Mackintosh, 15th of Mackintosh had burned
Auchindoun_Castle
Babington Macaulay (1800–1859), essayist, historian, poet and politician Alexander Macbain (1855–1907), philologist Scott McBain (pseudonym, b. 1960), novelist
List_of_Scottish_writers
Scottish lawyer, historian and antiquary
(1880) One of Skene's harshest critics was the Scottish philologist Alexander Macbain. Kathleen Scott MS 1467, a mediaeval Gaelic manuscript 'discovered'
William_Forbes_Skene
century Gaelic scholar Alexander Macbain, the Tyre in Paul's name does not mean "Paul, son of Tyre", but rather "Paul the Wolf". Macbain stated that the Gaelic
Paul_Mactire
l'avènement des Francs". Paris : J. Maisonneuve – via Internet Archive. Alexander Macbain, An etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language, Gairm Publications;
History_of_Portugal
Scottish chief of Taylor sept
electricscotland.com. Retrieved 1 February 2008. Mackenzie, Alexander, Alexander Macgregor, and Alexander Macbain. The Celtic Magazine. Inverness: A. and W. Mackenzie
Taillear_Dubh_na_Tuaighe
Language I & II. Various other dictionaries followed, most notably Alexander Macbain's Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language in 1896, to date the
Scottish_Gaelic_dictionaries
Scottish clan
comes the Scottish Gaelic sgàireag, which has a similar meaning). Alexander Macbain and William J. Watson stated that the Norse word was also used as
Macaulay_family_of_Lewis
Ancient British people of Northern Scotland
Foster 2014, pp. 3. Noble & Evans 2022, pp. 7. Foster 2014, pp. 1–3. Alexander Macbain (1909), Outlines of Gaelic Etymology Noble & Evans 2022, pp. 144.
Vacomagi
Confederation of Highland Scottish clans
University Press. p. 17. Retrieved 13 March 2026. Skene, William Forbes; Macbain, Alexander (1902). The Highlanders of Scotland. Stirling: E. Mackay. pp. 295–296
Clan_Chattan
Archipelago in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom
from the Gaelic word (h)irt, meaning "death", noting that although Alexander MacBain suggested "that the ancient Celts fancied this sunset isle to be the
St_Kilda,_Scotland
Surname list
Alexander; Macbain, Alexander (1900), History of the Mathesons with Genealogies of the various families, Eneas Mackay, p. 148. Macbain, Alexander (1911)
Matheson_(surname)
highland history and culture (website accessed on 14 June 2010). Alexander Macbain, Personal Names and Surnames of the Town of Inverness (Inverness,
List_of_provosts_of_Inverness
Ancestor of the Celtic languages
3318/eriu.2015.65.3. ISSN 2009-0056. Retrieved September 2, 2022. Alexander MacBain, 1911, xxxvi–xxxvii; An etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language;
Proto-Celtic_language
Building in Quebec, Canada
/ 45.50500000°N 73.57750000°W / 45.50500000; -73.57750000 The McCall MacBain Arts Building (also known as the Arts Building, formerly the McGill College
Arts Building (McGill University)
Arts_Building_(McGill_University)
Scottish family tree
and MacEachin, are similar but not related names. Also reference Alexander MacBain, M.A., LL.D "Etymology of the Principal Gaelic national names, personal
Clan_MacEacharn
Deity
Cuív, Brian (1968). Irish Sagas; ed. Myles Dillon. Cork: Mercier. MacBain, Alexander. (1982) An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language. Gairm Publications
Badb
Gaelic manuscript
is no modern, scholarly edition of the manuscript. Gaelic scholar Alexander Macbain, one of Skene's greatest critics, stated that Skene relied far too
MS_1467
Ancient Roman family
Clarendon Ancient History Series, Oxford University press (2006). Alexander MacBain, An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language, E. P. Dutton (1911)
Claudia_gens
Provençal trevar 'to live in a house or in a village'). According to Alexander MacBain (d. 1907), the name Atrebates parallels the Irish aitreibh, 'building
List of etymologies of administrative divisions
List_of_etymologies_of_administrative_divisions
minister at Amulree. The Highland monthly: Volume 1 Duncan Campbell, Alexander Macbain - 1890 James Stuart of Killin. [Note by Dr Donald Mason.] The following
James_Stuart_(cleric)
Highland Scottish clan
designation of "Capitaneus de Clan Pharlane" (Captain of the clan). Though Alexander MacBain, in a later edition of Skene's work, pointed out that Capitaneus was
Clan_MacFarlane
Topics referred to by the same term
1913), Scottish journalist, translator of Gaelic, and librarian, see Alexander Macbain John Whyte, a London entrepreneur who built the Kensington Hippodrome
John_Whyte
Dictionary that explains the etymologies of words
article: An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language (1911) Alexander MacBain, An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language, Inverness: Northern
Etymological_dictionary
Scottish magnate
Balfour Paul, Vol. IV (Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1907), pp. 521-2 MacBain, Alexander. "The Lordship of Badenoch". clan-macpherson.org. Retrieved 22 May
Alexander Gordon, 1st Earl of Huntly
Alexander_Gordon,_1st_Earl_of_Huntly
theologian and historian (born 1829) 4 April – Alexander Macbain, philologist (born 1855) 13 May – Alexander Buchan, meteorologist oceanographer and botanist
1907_in_Scotland
Scottish Catholic priest, poet, folklore collector, and activist
Allan MacDougall. He also owned the Scottish Gaelic dictionaries of Alexander MacBain and MacEachan, as well as Duncan Campbell's 1798 Gaelic Songs and
Allan_MacDonald_(poet)
Scottish Gaelic–based cant
and their Language. Queen's University Belfast. ISBN 0-85389-832-4. MacBain, Alexander (1982) [1896]. An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language.
Beurla_Reagaird
English actress, producer and philanthropist
Cancer Support". Demotix. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. MacBain, Hamish (30 October 2019). "My London: Donna Air". Evening Standard. Retrieved
Donna_Air
Irish holiday and Gaelic harvest festival
French European Publications. pp. 809, 811. ISBN 0-8288-1708-1. Macbain, Alexander (1998). Etymological dictionary of Scottish-Gaelic. New York City:
Lughnasadh
He went to Raining's School in Inverness, where he was taught by Alexander MacBain, a lexicographer of Scottish. He then attended the University of Edinburgh
George_Henderson_(scholar)
Scottish emblem, often a plant
Clans. London: Barrie & Rockliff, 1967. Skene, William Forbes (1902). MacBain, Alexander (ed.). The Highlanders of Scotland. Stirling, Scotland: E. Mackay
Plant_badge
and Zimmer considers Owen to be borrowed from Latin Eugens, as noted by MacBain, p. 400. The mediaeval Latinization of Owen as Oenus led to a belief that
List of Scottish Gaelic given names
List_of_Scottish_Gaelic_given_names
Region of Lewis and Harris island, Scotland
Wayback Machine Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Retrieved 31 January 2015. Macbain, Alexander (1895). "The Norse Element in the Topography of the Highlands and
Harris,_Outer_Hebrides
McGill University Lady Margaret 1980 Canada Director of Canadian Stage John MacBain McGill University Wadham 1980 Canada Canadian multi-billionaire, president
List_of_Rhodes_Scholars
1990 film
film’s English title. Roger Moore as Sir George Windsor/MacBain Simon Shepherd as Alexander Geoffrey Moore as Dudley Windsor Shari Belafonte as Serena
Fire,_Ice_and_Dynamite
Scots word for blessing, protecting or consecrating
Carmichael, Alexander, Carmina Gadelica Volume II, 1900, p26-37 Macbain, Etymological Dictionary of Scottish-Gaelic, 1998, p309. Polson, Alexander (1932).
Saining
Traditional district in Scotland
political". Northern Scotland. 8 (1): 1–15. doi:10.3366/nor.1988.0002. MacBain, Alexander (1890). "Badenoch: Its History, Clans and Place Names". Transactions
Badenoch
Outside Dan Murphy's Door" 4784. "Red Wing" 4785. "The Wedding of Lochlain MacBain" 4786. "My Bonny Native Glen" 4787. "The Nut Brown Maiden" 4788. "The Frugal
List of folk songs by Roud number
List_of_folk_songs_by_Roud_number
Male given name
), Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 6, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1 Macbain, Alexander (1911), An etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language, Stirling:
Alan_(given_name)
1963 studio album by the Beatles
'60s taking shape." Reflecting on the album in 2016, the NME's Hamish MacBain found it imperfect, but commended the ensemble for creating a record of
Please_Please_Me
Caesar, Gaius Julius. Commentarii de Bello Gallico [The Gallic War]. MacBain, Alexander (1976). Celtic Mythology and Religion. Folcroft Library Editions.
Celtic_mythology
English musician (1943–2010)
left the band in June 1969, and was replaced by another Canadian: Gordon MacBain, who would write most of the group's original material. Mapleoak released
Pete_Quaife
Name list
and Zimmer considers Owen to be borrowed from Latin Eugens, as noted by MacBain, p. 400. The mediaeval Latinization of Owen as Oenus led to a belief that
Eugene_(given_name)
Town in the Highlands of Scotland
National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022. MacBain, Alexander (1922). Place names Highlands & Islands of Scotland. p. 156. Retrieved
Aviemore
the names, the M(a)c- prefix may be omitted in the English, e.g. Bain vs MacBain, Cowan vs MacCowan, Ritchie vs MacRitchie. Also, the prefixes Mac- and
List of Scottish Gaelic surnames
List_of_Scottish_Gaelic_surnames
Quadrennial classical music competition in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia
director. A new voting system was instituted, created by mathematician John MacBain, and used by the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, the
International Tchaikovsky Competition
International_Tchaikovsky_Competition
Surname list
A Gaelic Grammar. Glasgow: A. MacLaren & Sons. pp. 148–148, 151. Macbain, Alexander (1905–1906). "The Study of Highland Personal Names". The Celtic Review
McQueen_(surname)
Ancient Germanic people in Eastern Europe
the two Edecos are the same man..." Heather 2007, p. 466. Macbain 1983, pp. 325–326. Macbain 1983, p. 326. Jordanes 1908, p. LLII-LIV. Wolfram 1990, pp
Sciri
College of the University of Oxford
ox.ac.uk. Retrieved on 7 August 2018. "McCall MacBain Graduate Study Centre". June 2014. "McCall MacBain Graduate Centre" Archived 15 May 2020 at the Wayback
Wadham_College,_Oxford
Flamborough—Westdale David Sweet 30,240 51.25% Dave Braden 14,594 24.74% Nancy MacBain 10,956 18.57% Peter Michael Ormond 2,963 5.02% Jamilé Ghaddar (M-L) 77
Results of the 2011 Canadian federal election by riding
Results_of_the_2011_Canadian_federal_election_by_riding
Scottish nobleman
Macbain, A; Kennedy, J, eds. (1894). Reliquiæ Celticæ: Texts, Papers and Studies in Gaelic Literature and Philology, Left by the Late Rev. Alexander Cameron
Aonghus_Mór
Scottish actor (1878–1968)
(1948) as Sir Joshua Varley Sleeping Car to Trieste (1948) as Alastair MacBain Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as the Marquis of Tullibardine The History
Finlay_Currie
Name list
Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 136 - 137. Macbain, Alexander (1911) [1896], An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language,
Fergus_(name)
King of Alba in 1094
Carolina: McFarland, ISBN 978-0-7864-4038-2 Skene, William Forbes; MacBain, Alexander (1902), The Highlanders of Scotland, Stirling, Scotland: E. Mackay
Duncan_II_of_Scotland
Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland
William Heinemann LTD, Cambridge, Massachusetts University Press MCMLV MacBain, A An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language Gairm 1896, reprinted
Alba
2020-05-19. Macbain, Alexander (2005-11-01). Celtic Mythology and Religion. Cosimo, Inc. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-59605-339-7. Macbain, Alexander (2005-11-01)
Mythology_in_France
Housing complex in Montreal, Quebec
quoted The Walrus assessment of it as a "failed dream". Alas, Christopher Alexander suggests "Unfortunately, it does not have the deep structure of a true
Habitat_67
Goidelic Celtic language of the Isle of Man
Lewin, Christopher. Sheean as Screeu. St John's: Culture Vannin. Macbain, Alexander (1911). An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language (2nd ed
Manx_language
Human settlement in Scotland
dialect - but how this then came to be spelled "Walls" is not certain. MacBain quotes F. W. L. Thomas: "How, I ask, could vágr come to be represented
Walls,_Shetland
West Highland Scottish clan
Cameron of Lochiel, known as Gentle Lochiel, was assisted by a Clan Chattan MacBain to escape and he eventually took refuge in France, where he died in October
Clan_Cameron
Minor deity
Capella, Martianus. The Marriage of Philology and Mercury. 2.156. Macbain, Alexander, ed. (1888). "The Celtic Magazin". 13. Inverness: A. and W. Mackenzie:
Demigod
Gaelic female hag deity
Encyclopaedia of the Irish Folk Tradition, Prentice Hall Press, 1991, p. 67. Macbain, Alexander (1998) Etymological Dictionary Of Scottish-Gaelic. New York: Hippocrene
Cailleach
Given name
Meaning, and History, New York: New York Public Library, pp. 569–570. Macbain, Alexander (1911), An etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language, Stirling
Kennedy_(given_name)
Type of small settlement in Ireland
Dictionary, compiled by Alexander Warrack, 1911, p 85 (reprinted, with an introduction by Betty Kirkpatrick, by Tantallon Books, 1988) MacBain, A. (1911) An Etymological
Clachan
King of the Isles
McDonald 2000, p. 169; McDonald 1997, pp. 61–62; Macphail 1914, pp. 9–10; Macbain & Kennedy 1894, pp. 154–155. McDonald 2000, p. 169; McDonald 1997, pp.
Somerled
Human settlement in Scotland
2006" (PDF). Scottish Place Name Society. Retrieved 22 April 2020. MacBain, Alexander (1922). Place names Highlands & Islands of Scotland. p. 156. Mills
Menstrie
Australian politician (1826–1888)
Melbourne included Alfred Deakin, H. B. Higgins, Isaac Isaacs, Alexander Sutherland, Samuel Alexander and Thomas Webb. In January 1859, Hearn stood as a candidate
William Hearn (legal academic)
William_Hearn_(legal_academic)
River in the Scottish Highlands
Trout and Salmon Fishing in Scotland. Retrieved 23 January 2021. MacBain, Alexander (1922). Place names Highlands & Islands of Scotland. p. 164. Ordnance
River_Nairn
Scottish magnate
Macbain, A; Kennedy, J, eds. (1894). Reliquiæ Celticæ: Texts, Papers and Studies in Gaelic Literature and Philology, Left by the Late Rev. Alexander Cameron
Aonghus_Óg_of_Islay
The Bain or Bayne family of Tulloch Castle were not part of the Clan MacBain. They were in fact a branch in the paternal line of the Clan Mackay. The
Battle_of_Logiebride
Highest mountain in the British Isles
"Isolation for Ben Nevis - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. MacBain, Alexander (1922). Place Names, Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Stirling:
Ben_Nevis
Celtic language
Brìgh nam Facal (1991) Roinn nan Cànan Ceilteach ISBN 0-903204-21-5 Macbain, Alexander (1896). An Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language (Digitized
Scottish_Gaelic
13th-century Scottish chieftain
Macbain, A; Kennedy, J, eds. (1894). Reliquiæ Celticæ: Texts, Papers and Studies in Gaelic Literature and Philology, Left by the Late Rev. Alexander Cameron
Kermac_Macmaghan
Staged battle between the Clan Chattan and the "Clan Quhele" in September 1396
Printed for the author by A. Jack. pp. 50–52. Skene, William Forbes; Macbain, Alexander (1902). The Highlanders of Scotland. Stirling: E. Mackay. pp. 288–293
Battle_of_the_North_Inch
Highland Scottish clan
Empire. London: Harrison & sons. p. 646. Skene, William F. (1902), Macbain, Alexander (ed.), The Highlanders of Scotland, Stirling: Eneas Mackay, pp. 248–250
Clan_MacNeil
Period of Roman history (c. 509 – 27 BC)
393–394, giving an earlier date, before 318 BC. Humm 2005, pp. 185–226. MacBain 1980. Cornell 1989a, p. 343. Develin 1978. Cornell 1989a, pp. 340–341.
Roman_Republic
Church in Montreal, Quebec
The bell tower was completed in 1894 and designed by Montreal architect Alexander Francis Dunlop. The exterior was constructed in carved sandstone with
St. George's Anglican Church (Montreal)
St._George's_Anglican_Church_(Montreal)
Public university in Montreal, Canada
McGill received a $200 million donation to fund the creation of the McCall MacBain Scholarships programme, the then-largest single philanthropic gift to a
McGill_University
Highland Scottish clan
first is by Sir Robert Gordon, a 17th-century historian and the second by Alexander Mackay of Blackcastle, an 18th- to 19th-century historian who had access
Clan_Mackay
Mountain pass in the Cairngorms, Scotland, UK
contain the same root as the Allt Dhru burn which drains it to the north. MacBain a distinguished philologist, writes that the name is "probably the Pass
Lairig_Ghru
Name list
(1927–2013), American politician, mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota (1971–1980) Al MacBain (1925–2003), Canadian lawyer and politician from Nova Scotia Al Mackling
Al_(given_name)
Catholic shrine and minor basilica in Montreal
Habitat 67 Habitations Jeanne-Mance Hurtubise House Jean-Talon Market McCall MacBain Arts Building Montreal Casino Montreal City Hall Montreal Clock Tower Montreal
Saint_Joseph's_Oratory
Urban park in Montreal, Canada
attractions. There's also a weekly electronic dance festival located under Alexander Calder's sculpture Man, commissioned for Expo 67. The islands are also
Jean-Drapeau_Park
American painter and miniaturist (1771–1845)
Hugh William Williams (Artist) along with Mrs Robina Williams, Aeneas MacBain WS, he organised a studio sale. In June 1832, he painted a miniature of
William_John_Thomson
Gospel book
Scottish Independence in the late 13th century to early 14th century. Macbain, Alexander (ed. and tr.). "The Book of Deer." Transactions of the Gaelic Society
Book_of_Deer
国家最高科学技术奖获得者、中国科学院资深院士张存浩逝世 (in Chinese) Russell William Zimmer Judith MacBain Alter Obituary: Azinger, Thomas A. NAST PHL mourns the passing of National
Deaths_in_July_2024
ALEXANDER MACBAIN
ALEXANDER MACBAIN
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Egyptian, English, Greek, Latin
Defender of Mankind; Female Version of Alexander
Male
Dutch
, defender of man.
Male
Polish
Polish and Slovene form of Greek Alexandros, ALEKSANDER means "defender of men."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Indian, Jamaican, Portuguese, Swedish
Protector of Man; Man's Defender; Feminine of Alexander; Helper and Defender of Mankind; To Defend; To Help
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Greek, Latin
Defender of Mankind; Feminine of Alexander
Boy/Male
Greek
Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
Male
English
(Hebrew ×Ö²×œÖ¶×›Ö°Ö¼×¡Ö·× Ö°×“Ö¶×¨): Anglicized form of Latin Alexandrus (Greek Alexandros), ALEXANDER means "defender of mankind." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Simon, a relative of the high priest, a Jew in Acts 19:33, and a coppersmith who opposed Paul.
Boy/Male
American, Basque, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Latin, Netherlands, Polish, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil, Ukrainian
Helper and Defender of Mankind; Protector of Mankind; Warrior; Defender of Men
Boy/Male
French American Greek Arthurian Legend
Male
French
French and Galician-Portuguese form of Latin Alexandrus, ALEXANDRE means "defender of mankind."
Female
English
 Feminine form of English Alexander, ALEXANDRA means "defender of mankind." Compare with other forms of Alexandra.
Male
English
Great Protector
Female
English
Variant spelling of Latin Alexandria, ALEXANDREA means "defender of mankind."
Male
Romanian
Romanian form of Greek Alexandros, ALEXANDRU means "defender of mankind."
Female
Greek
 Feminine form of Greek Alexandros, ALEXANDRA means "defender of mankind."
Girl/Female
English Greek American
Feminine of Alexander. Defender of mankind.
Boy/Male
Swedish American Greek Biblical Shakespearean
Defender of man.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swiss
French Form of Alexander
Male
Esperanto
Esperanto form of Latin Alexandrus, ALEXANDRO means "defender of mankind."
Boy/Male
Greek American
Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
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n.
A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
n.
One of a sect of philosophers, said to have been found in India by Alexander the Great, who went almost naked, denied themselves the use of flesh, renounced bodily pleasures, and employed themselves in the contemplation of nature.
n.
A beautiful evergreen shrub of the Dogbane family, having clusters of fragrant red or white flowers. It is native of the East Indies, but the red variety has become common in the south of Europe. Called also rosebay, rose laurel, and South-sea rose.
n.
Alt. of Alisanders
n.
One of several alkaloids found in the leaves of the oleander.
n.
A period of time reckoned from some particular date or epoch; a succession of years dating from some important event; as, the era of Alexander; the era of Christ, or the Christian era (see under Christian).
n.
the oleander.
n.
A genus of plants, some species of which produce beautiful and fragrant flowers; Cape jasmine; -- so called in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden.
n.
The dialect, formed with slight variations from the Attic, which prevailed among Greek writers after the time of Alexander.
n.
A brief writing formed as if to be inscribed on a monument, as that concerning Alexander: "Sufficit huic tumulus, cui non sufficeret orbis."
v. t.
To pass over; as, Alexander transpassed the river.
n.
An umbelliferous plant, the common Alexanders of Western Europe (Smyrnium Olusatrum).