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
Example Sentences
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Based on Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel of the same name, Hamnet is a fictional account exploring the lives of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes and their family.
From BBC
It follows the death of the 11-year-old son of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, which some believe led the Bard to write his play Hamlet.
From BBC
In a family in which such direct, vulnerable declarations are rare, Agnes’ comment is both a shock and a catharsis.
From Los Angeles Times
Unlike restless Nora, Agnes is married with a son, able to view her deeply flawed dad from the vantage point of both a daughter and mother.
From Los Angeles Times
Adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's novel, the film explores the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes in the wake of their 11-year-old son's death.
From BBC
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