Eustace

[yoo-stuh s]

noun

a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “steadfast.”

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Examples from the Web for eustace

Eustace was apparently engrossed in his book, but not a word did he see on the page he stared at so intently.
Queensland Cousins|Eleanor Luisa Haverfield
"I should have liked to let Mrs. Eustace know to-night, but it is too late now," Harding remarked.
The Rider of Waroona|Firth Scott
Eustace sank into his chair again and sat staring blankly in front of him.
The Rider of Waroona|Firth Scott
I saw Eustace alone in the next room while the doctor was in attendance on you.
The Law and the Lady|Wilkie Collins

Our dear Eustace is accused of treason, and his friend and constant associate is involved in the same charge.
The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3|Jane West

Word Origin and History for eustace

Eustace

masc. proper name, from Old French Eustace (Modern French Eustache), from Latin Eustachius, probably from Greek eustakhos "fruitful," from eu "well" (see eu-) + stakhys "ear (of grain);" see spike (n.1).