Agnes

[ag-nis]

noun

1. Saint, a.d. 292?–304?, Roman Catholic child martyr.

2. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “chaste.”

Agnes

/ ˈæɡnɪs /

noun

1. Saint. ?292–?304 _ad , Christian child martyr under Diocletian. Feast day: Jan 21

Example Sentences

Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Value” “With a gut-wrenching performance as Agnes Shakespeare, Jessie Buckley’s fearless turn echoes with the force of a primal scream. It feels inevitable that the previous nominee will win an Oscar at some point. It’s just a matter of time.”

From Los Angeles Times

Agnes Lunny, chief executive of Positive Futures, said the charity had a "genuine commitment to listening to people whose needs are a little bit different to the rest of ours".

From BBC

One method, Friend A recalls, was simple: Agnes would befriend someone who offered to buy her a drink, then quietly ask the bartender to skip the drink and hand her the cash instead.

From BBC

At Sherlock's bar that night, Friend A was scrolling through Facebook when she noticed Agnes in what appeared to be a tense exchange with a white man.

From BBC

At around midnight, Friend A left for home, leaving Friend B and Agnes and their friends dancing.

From BBC