Agnes

[ ag-nis ]

noun

1. Saint, a.d. 292?–304?, Roman Catholic child martyr.
2. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “chaste.”

Agnes

/ ˈæɡnɪs /

noun

1. Agnes, Saint?292?304FRomanRELIGION: saintRELIGION: martyr Saint. ?292–?304 ad , Christian child martyr under Diocletian. Feast day: Jan 21

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And Sherriff and baby Agnes had passed the 21 days incubation period, proving they had not contracted Ebola.

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Sister Agnes Mueller, 62, was a theologian and a nurse—both practical skills in the field.

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Cases in point: girl starbabies named Autumn James, Gracie James, Mary James, Poppy James, Agnes Charles and Lucy Thomas.

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First, though, during the months that her case was under appeal, Agnes awaited execution in the home of a farmer and his family.

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The Daily Pic: In 1982, Agnes Denes cultivated wheat in Battery Park.

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Her "St. Agnes" is an interesting rendering of a well-worn subject.

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She produced the tragedy of Agnes de Castro in her 17th year, which was followed by several others.

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She held out her arms, and Agnes felt herself being embraced and kissed.

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The detective Agnes had retained, called on Baptiste's lawyers and held a lengthy consultation.

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In the court room during the hearing he had observed Agnes, but when the trial was over, she was nowhere to be seen.

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