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Philip

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Phil·ip  (flp) Died 1676.
See Metacom.

Philip, Prince Duke of Edinburgh. Born 1921.
Husband of Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The great-great-grandson of Victoria, he was given the title Prince in 1957.

Philip, Saint fl. first century a.d.
One of the 12 Apostles. In the New Testament he is present at the feeding of the 5,000.

Philip [ˈfɪlɪp]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament
a. 
b.  Also called Philip the Evangelist one of the seven deacons appointed by the early Church
c.  Also called Philip the Tetrarch one of the sons of Herod the Great, who was ruler of part of former Judaea (4 bc-34 ad) (Luke 3:1)
2. (Biographies / Philip, King (death date: 1676) M, American Indian, POLITICS: tribal leader) King, American Indian name Metacomet. died 1676, American Indian chief, the son of Massasoit. He waged King Philip's War against the colonists of New England (1675-76) and was killed in battle
3. (Biographies) Prince. another name for the (Duke of) Edinburgh
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Noun1.Philip - Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
Translations
Philip [ˈfɪlɪp] NFelipe
Philip
nPhilipp m; (Bibl) → Philippus m


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In the meantime Philip was discussing the questions of dress with the Chevalier de Lorraine, and they had ceased to hear the rustling of the cardinal's silk robe from behind the curtain.
His name does not affect my tale; but I tell you it was Philip Hawker, because I am telling you everything.
The latter, being the weaker party, invited the assistance of Philip of Macedon, who had secretly fostered the contest.
 
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