Agnes
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 292?–304?, Roman Catholic child martyr.
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a first name: from a Greek word meaning “chaste.”
noun
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Other residences include St. Agnes Residence on the Upper West Side, which starts at around $950 a month, and Centro Maria in the Bronx, which charges around $800 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Dowden was visibly shocked when medical historian Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster told her about Louisa's cancer.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
On Saturday, lawmakers are set to elect hotelier Agnes Forsthoffer as parliament speaker, one of the many women Tisza has tapped for senior roles.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Agnes, “who could read and write as well as any clergy,” secretly guards her fortune for her granddaughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
For a long time, services at Saint Agnes have been tailored to fit the needs of the Haitian community.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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