Alban

[ awl-buhn, al- ]

/ ˈɔl bən, ˈæl- /

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noun

Saint, 3rd century a.d., first English martyr.

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How to use Alban in a sentence

The Ecuadorean ambassador, Ana Alban, was forced to dash home to fetch a blow-up mattress for Assange to sleep on.
Julian Assange's New Digs At The Ecuadorian Embassy|Justin Green|August 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Pollard's companion picture of the Liverpool mail in the snow near St. Alban's on the same night is equally interesting.
The King's Post|R. C. Tombs
The train rolls heavily over the Campagna, towards the Alban Mounts, homewards.
Sea and Sardinia|D. H. Lawrence
Peperin, pep′e-rin, n. a volcanic tufa found in the Alban Hills near Rome.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various

"Only to have the Alban youth ready when I need them," said Tullus.
Young Folks' History of Rome|Charlotte Mary Yonge
For this act of friendship Alban was beheaded in presence of a great concourse of people.
Curiosities of Christian History|Croake James

British Dictionary definitions for Alban

Alban

/ (ˈɔːlbən) /

noun

Saint. 3rd century ad, the first English martyr. He was beheaded by the Romans on the site on which St Alban's Abbey now stands, for admitting his conversion to Christianity. Feast day: June 17

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