Aloysius

[ al-oh-ish-uh s ]

/ ˌæl oʊˈɪʃ əs /

noun

a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “famous warrior.”

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Examples from the Web for aloysius

There are dinner scenes where the nuns, dominated by Sister Aloysius, drink their milk and eat in silence.
We Miserable Catholics|Frank McCourt|December 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Sister Aloysius accuses him of seducing Donald but does she even know what seduction means?
We Miserable Catholics|Frank McCourt|December 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Will Sister Aloysius ever allow herself to be caught up in the winds of change?
We Miserable Catholics|Frank McCourt|December 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Father Aloysius is going to study industries in France; but we are all busy.
Where There is Nothing|William Butler Yeats

Aloysius, at that moment, wouldn't have given the odd change on a pay check for all the chances Extra 240 and he himself had left.
Held for Orders|Frank H. Spearman
They began to smoke, and Aloysius perceived the grade was easing somewhat.
Held for Orders|Frank H. Spearman
Is Mr. Aloysius Doyle to be given the contract for the statue or not?
General John Regan|George A. Birmingham
Fanny took charge of the window displays, and often came back to the store at night to spend the evening at work with Aloysius.
Fanny Herself|Edna Ferber

British Dictionary definitions for aloysius

Aloysius

/ (ˌæləʊˈɪʃəs) /

noun

Saint. full name Aloysius Luigi Gonzaga . 1568–91, Italian Jesuit who died nursing plague victims; the patron saint of youth. Feast day: June 21

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