I. vinˈsenchən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Saint Vincent de Paul died 1660 French Roman Catholic priest + English -an, n. suffix
1. : a member of a Roman Catholic society of priests founded in 1625 by St. Vincent de Paul and devoted to conducting missions and clerical seminaries — called also Lazarist
2. : sister of charity
II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Saint Vincent de Paul died 1660 + English -an, adjective suffix
1. : of, relating to, or founded by St. Vincent de Paul
2. : of or relating to the Vincentians