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Giles [dʒaɪlz]

1. (Biographies / Giles, Saint (7th century-7th century), Greek, RELIGION: hermit, RELIGION: saint) Saint. 7th century ad, Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept. 1

2. (Biographies / Giles, William Ernest Powell (1835-1897) M, Australiannational of birth: English, TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer) William Ernest Powell. 1835-97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp for his exploration of the western desert (1875-76)

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Giles [dʒaɪlz] N → Gil

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