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host2 man who lodges and entertains XIII. — (O)F.
(h)oste (mod.
hôte) :- L.
hospes,
hospit-, of unkn. orig.
So
hostess XIII. — OF.
ostesse (mod.
hôtesse).
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Saint Stephen, the first Christian Martyr and Patron Saint of Deacons.(Opinion & Editorial)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 12/26/2006; 653 words
; ...commemorate the life and works of Saint Stephen who was one of the first deacons and the first Christian martyr. Stephen was the first and the most popular...Aside from this appointment, Stephen's life remains for us almost entirely...
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Saint Stephen Battles Through Traffic, Wins Henry S. Clark Stakes
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/30/2006; ; 685 words
; Turf specialist Saint Stephen spent the winter in Florida racing...Stakes yesterday at Pimlico, and Saint Stephen finally found a smooth trip, charging...field to win by 31/2 lengths. Saint Stephen hadn't won a race since May, and...
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Saint Stephen.(Opinion & Editorial)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 12/26/2005; 589 words
; ...the Greek-speaking deacon Stephen was the first believer to be...or December 27 (Orthodox). Stephen is the patron saint of deacons. Chosen by the Twelve...along with six other men, Stephen ministered to the early church...
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United States: Saint Stephen expansion wins city OK.
News Wire article from: TendersInfo; 6/12/2008; 700+ words
; ...Wednesday approved expansion plans for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School.The private...Paula Heap, spokeswoman for Saint Stephen's, said the money for the school...storage for watercraft. "Saint Stephen's is incredibly lucky to be adjacent...
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Saint Stephen can be Thistle saviour JAGS LATEST: Campbell signs St Johnstone striker McConalogue
Newspaper article from: Evening Times; 1/26/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...manager with the capture of Stephen McConalogue from St Johnstone...the season after quitting the Saints, whom he joined in July last...deal at Firhill. He said: "Stephen is a player I have always admired...come. "It was obvious that Stephen had a hunger to be a Partick...
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Saints Preserve Us: A Timely Addition; Church of St. Stephen Martyr's New Rectory
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/14/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...recently added to the Church of St. Stephen Martyr is a good example. One hardly...Boutin and completed in 1961, St. Stephen's is notable for its free-standing...the polychrome ceramic statue of Saint Stephen by sculptor Felix de Weldon, and...
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The Bones of Saint Stephen, Now on eBay; Sales of Religious Relics Draw Protest
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/24/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...bone fragments supposedly from Saint Augustine being hawked on the...contain the remains of Christian saints. Last month, Serafin's...Spirit and the alleged hand of Saint Stephen. Serafin also says the rules...a seller posted a relic of Saint Eymard, a 19th-century priest...
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 "New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)")
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All credit to Saint Stephen.(THE BUSINESS)
Newspaper article from: New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand); 12/11/2006; 700+ words
; ...Byline: KARYN SCHERER Like many other angel investors, Stephen Tindall has learned the hard way that people who start...witnessed captains of industry sneering whenever ''Saint Stephen'' is mentioned. ''When you let all the negativity...
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Good Buddie McGinn on right wavelength Sutton tips Saint Stephen to remain tuned in after Parkhead wonder goal
Newspaper article from: Evening Times; 1/23/2007; ; 517 words
; ...today backed new St Mirren strike star Stephen McGinn to grow in confidence after his...Inverness Caley Thistle. However, top Saints scorer Sutton (above), who started...Sutton said: "Having trained with Stephen for a few weeks now, I wasn't surprised...
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 "Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)")
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IN RACINE, IT'S `MERRY FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN' AN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN TRADITIONS PROGRAM AT THE RACINE HERITAGE MUSEUM LETS VISITORS LEARN ABOUT THE CHANGING HOLIDAY.(LOCAL/WISCONSIN)
Newspaper article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI); 12/5/2004; 700+ words
; ...holiday traditions among Racine's Armenian-American residents. Visitors can discover the stories of the Feast of Saint Stephen and the New Year's Father as well as stories of special traditional foods, music and other practices, and learn...
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Saint Stephen
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Saint Stephen or Stephen I, 975-1038, duke (997-1001) and first king (1001-38) of...to put down revolts by pagan nobles. Married to a German princess, Stephen favored German immigration and modeled his administration on that of...
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Saint Stephen Harding
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Saint Stephen Harding c.1060-1134, English monastic...might be observed in primitive rigor. Stephen was abbot there from c.1109 and from...organization of that order reflect St. Stephen's ideas. These are embodied in the...
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Stephen, Saint
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Stephen, Saint (977–1038) First king, as Stephen I (r.1000–38), of the Hungarian Árpád dynasty. His chief work was to continue the Christianization of Hungary begun by his father, by endowing...
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Stephen
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
...male forename; name of two saints. St Stephen (died c. 35...Eastern Church) 27 December. St Stephen's was an occasional former...Parliament, from the chapel of St Stephen in which the Commons used to sit. St Stephen of Hungary ( c. 977–1038), king and patron saint of Hungary, ...
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Stephen I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Stephen I king of Hungary: see Stephen, Saint (975-1038).
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