SAINT EDWARD'S SAPPHIRE

Meaning of SAINT EDWARD'S SAPPHIRE in English

rose-cut gem with a fine blue colour set in the finial cross of the imperial state crown of England. Reported to date from Edward the Confessor's coronet in 1042, it is one of the oldest gems in the British regalia.

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SAINT — Saint James: One of the 12 apostles, he was a member of the inner circle of Jesus Christs disciples. He …
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SAPPHIRE — safire
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SAPPHIRE — noun Etymology: Middle English safir, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapphirus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew …
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EDWARD — I. biographical name name of 8 post-Norman English {British} kings: I 1239-1307 (reigned 1272-1307); II 1284-1327 (reigned 1307-27); III 1312-1377 …
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SAPPHIRE — Transparent to translucent natural or synthetic variety of corundum that is highly prized as a gemstone. Its colour is due …
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EDWARD — [c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions) Abbey Edward Acheson Edward Goodrich Albee Edward Franklin George Edward Arcaro Bax Sir Arnold …
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SAPPHIRE — I. ˈsaˌfī(ə)r, -fīə noun ( -s ) Etymology: Middle English saphir, safir, from Old French safir, from Latin sapphirus, from …
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SAINT — I. ˈsānt, when a name follows (|)sānt or sə̇nt, when a name follows that begins with a consonant chiefly Brit …
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SAPPHIRE — (a.) Of or resembling sapphire; sapphirine; blue.
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SAPPHIRE — (n.) Any humming bird of the genus Hylocharis, native of South America. The throat and breast are usually bright blue.
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SAPPHIRE — (n.) The color of the gem; bright blue.
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SAPPHIRE — (n.) Native alumina or aluminium sesquioxide, Al2O3; corundum; esp., the blue transparent variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem.
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SAINT — (v. i.) To act or live as a saint.
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SAINT — (v. t.) To make a saint of; to enroll among the saints by an offical act, as of the pope; …
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SAPPHIRE — ( n. ) The color of the gem; bright blue.
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SAPPHIRE — ( a. ) Of or resembling sapphire; sapphirine; blue.
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SAINT — ( v. t. ) To make a saint of; to enroll among the saints by an offical act, as of …
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SAINT — ( v. i. ) To act or live as a saint.
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SAPPHIRE — /saf"uyeur/ , n. 1. any gem variety of corundum other than the ruby, esp. one of the blue varieties. 2. …
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SAINT — — saintless , adj. /saynt/ , n. 1. any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as …
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EDWARD — /ed"weuhrd/ , n. 1. Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall ( "The Black Prince" ), 1330-76, English military leader …
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SAINT — v. recognize as a saint; canonize, add to the list of saints officially recognized by the Christian Church
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EDWARD — n. male first name; family name; name of a number of English kings
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SAINT — I. ˈsānt, before a name (ˌ)sānt or sənt noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French seint, saint, from Late Latin sanctus, …
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EDWARD — I. ˈed-wərd biographical name name of 8 post-Norman English {British} kings: I 1239-1307 (reigned 1272-1307); II 1284-1327 (reigned 1307-27); III …
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SAPPHIRE — noun Etymology: Middle English safir, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapphirus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew …
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SAPPHIRE — noun the color of the gem; bright blue. 2. sapphire ·adj of or resembling sapphire; sapphirine; blue. 3. sapphire ·noun …
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SAINT — noun one canonized by the church. 2. saint ·vi to act or live as a saint. 3. saint ·noun one …
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SAPPHIRE — [sap.phire] n [ME safir, fr. OF, fr. L sapphirus, fr. Gk sappheiros, perh. of Sem origin; akin to Heb sappir …
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SAINT — [saint] n [ME, fr. OF, fr. LL sanctus, fr. L, sacred, fr. pp. of sancire to make sacred--more at sacred] …
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SAPPHIRE — Blue sapphire, natural specimen transparent to translucent, natural or synthetic variety of corundum (q.v.; aluminum oxide, Al2O3) that has been …
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SAINT — a person believed to be connected in a special manner with what is viewed as sacred reality, such as God, …
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SAINT : — as a title with a personal name, see under personal name (e.g., Cyprian, Saint). As a part of a place-name …
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EDWARD — born c. 963 died March 18, 978, Corfe, Eng.; feast day March 18 Saint Edward the Martyr, silver penny, 10th …
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SAPPHIRE — sapphire BrE AmE ˈsæf a ɪ ‿ə AmE \ ˈsæf aɪ‿ ə r ▷ sapphire|s z
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SAINT — saint, Saint strong form BrE AmE seɪnt , weak form s ə n t —but in French names sæ̃ —French …
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EDWARD — Edward BrE AmE ˈed wəd AmE \ -w ə rd
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SAPPHIRE — / ˈsæfaɪə(r); NAmE / noun 1. [ C , U ] a clear, bright blue precious stone 2. [ U …
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SAINT — / seɪnt; NAmE ; or, in British use before names, snt/ noun 1. ( abbr. S , St ) a …
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SAINT — saint /seɪnt/ BrE AmE noun [countable] [ Date: 1100-1200 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: Late Latin sanctus , from …
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EDWARD — Ed ‧ ward, Prince /ˈedwəd $ -wərd/ BrE AmE (1964–) the youngest son of the British queen Elizabeth II. After …
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SAPPHIRE — n. & adj. --n. 1 a transparent blue precious stone consisting of corundum. 2 precious transparent corundum of any colour. …
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SAINT — n. & v. --n. (abbr. St or S; pl. Sts or SS) 1 a holy or (in some Churches) a …
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SAPPHIRE — n. & adj. n. 1 a transparent blue precious stone consisting of corundum. 2 precious transparent corundum of any colour. …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
SAINT — n. & v. n. (abbr. St or S; pl. Sts or SS) 1 a holy or (in some Churches) a …
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SAPPHIRE — n. & adj. --n. 1. a transparent blue precious stone consisting of corundum. 2 precious transparent corundum of any colour. …
Oxford English vocab
SAINT — n. & v. --n. (abbr. St or S; pl. Sts or SS) 1. a holy or (in some Churches) a …
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SAPPHIRE — ( sapphires) 1. A sapphire is a precious stone which is blue in colour. ...a sapphire engagement ring. N-VAR : …
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SAINT — The title is usually pronounced /sənt/. ( saints) Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in …
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SAPPHIRE — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a diamond/sapphire etc ring ▪ On her right hand was a huge diamond ring. EXAMPLES …
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SAINT — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES patron saint ▪ St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers saint's day the patience of …
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SAPPHIRE — [noun] [C] - a transparent, usually bright blue, precious stoneThe necklace was set with diamonds and sapphires.She was given a …
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SAINT — abbreviation St [noun] [C] - (the title given to) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, …
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SAPPHIRE — n. Transparent to translucent natural or synthetic variety of corundum that is highly prized as a gemstone. Its colour is …
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EDWARD — n. Edward Teach Abbey Edward Acheson Edward Goodrich Albee Edward Franklin George Edward Arcaro Bax Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bellamy …
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EDWARD — n. born Oct. 12, 1537, London, Eng. died July 6, 1553, London King of England and Ireland (154753). Son of …
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EDWARD — n. born June 23, 1894, Richmond, Surrey, Eng. died May 28, 1972, Paris, France King of the United Kingdom (1936) …
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EDWARD — n. orig. Albert Edward born Nov. 9, 1841, London, Eng. died May 6, 1910, London King of the United Kingdom …
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EDWARD — n. known as Edward Longshanks born June 17, 1239, Westminster, Middlesex, Eng. died July 7, 1309, Burgh by Sands, near …
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EDWARD — n. born April 28, 1442, Rouen, France died April 9, 1483, Westminster, Eng. King of England (146170, 147183). His father, …
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EDWARD — n. known as Edward of Caernarfon born April 25, 1284, Caernarfon, Caernarfonshire, Wales died September 1327, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, Eng. King …
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