Andrew
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Andrew
- /ˈɛə̯nˌdɹuː/ US
- /ˈæn.dɹuː/
Rhymes with -ændɹuː
Where it comes from
From Old English Andreas, from Latin Andreas, from Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of André, Andreas, Andrei, and Andrey.
proper noun Andrews
- A male given name from Ancient Greek. I like him - I like a man who can be extreme. Depend upon it, Miss Mercer - but what is his first name?" "Andrew." "A good name, though common - there is a possibility of a sound reputation in Andrew Morton, especially if he narrows himself down to a point […]
- The first Apostle in the New Testament. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
- A Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
- A village in Lamont County, Alberta, Canada.
- A town in Jackson County, Iowa, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia, United States.
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The Royal Navy.
A common British catch phrase is, "You shouldn't have joined Andrew if you couldn't take a joke."
Similar: Andrew Millar, Andrew Miller
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: saint andrew, st andrew, andreas, andré, andy, andre, dave, samuel, ahmad, orson, andres, hannah, thomas, yong, hunter, andro
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title = {Andrew},
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