Alphonso

[ al-fon-soh, -zoh ]

/ ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ /

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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “noble” and “ready.”

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

Also Al·phonse

[al-fons, -fonz; French al-fawns]. /ˈæl fɒns, -ˈfɒnz; French alˈfɔ̃s/.

After much fighting by land and sea, Alphonso entered Naples, and in 1422 peace was made.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
There she was joined by Louis whom she adopted as her successor instead of the ungrateful Alphonso.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
Only the Duke Alphonso and those who so basely read the poet's private papers can reply.
Romance of Roman Villas|Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
Give me joy, Alphonso; Father Benedick, in this dear and wished-for union, has this moment made me the happiest of mankind.
The Castle of Andalusia|John O'Keeffe

Courage, Alphonso—I'll answer you shall be no exception to the general joy of this happy night.
The Castle of Andalusia|John O'Keeffe