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Valentine
//ˈvaləntaɪn// name, noun
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr. countable, uncountable
- 2 A unisex given name from Latin.; A male given name from Latin in quiet but steady use since the 16th century. countable, uncountable
- 3 A unisex given name from Latin.; A female given name from Latin occasionally borrowed from French. countable, uncountable
- 4 An English and Scottish surname derived from the male given name. countable, uncountable
- 5 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona. countable, uncountable
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- 6 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Johnson Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
- 7 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A historic neighbourhood of Kansas City, Missouri. countable, uncountable
- 8 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A city, the county seat of Cherry County, Nebraska. countable, uncountable
- 9 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A neighbourhood of Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. countable, uncountable
- 10 A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A small town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, named for its founding date, Valentine's Day. countable, uncountable
- 11 A placename:; A commune in Haute-Garonne department, Occitania, France. countable, uncountable
- 12 A placename:; A suburb of Newcastle in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. countable, uncountable
Noun
- 1 An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.
"Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of valentine. alt-of
"To morrow is ſaint Valentines day, / All in the morning betime, / And a maide at your window, / To be your Valentine: […]"
- 3 a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day wordnet
- 4 A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.
"Won't you be my valentine?"
- 5 a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day wordnet
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”).
Etymology 2
From Latin Valentinus, from valeō (“I am strong, healthy”).
Etymology 3
From Latin Valentinus, from valeō (“I am strong, healthy”).
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