Ferdinand

[fur-dn-and]

noun

1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bold” and “peace.”

Ferdinand

/ ˈfɜːdɪˌnænd, ˈfɛrdinant /

noun

1. See Franz Ferdinand

Example Sentences

Two years ago President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared an ambition to make the Philippines a sports tourism destination.

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Its first recorded mention, according to an authorized history, appears in a 1596 inventory of the “Chamber of Art and Wonders” of Archduke Ferdinand at the Ambras Castle in Innsbruck.

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Of the last 34 winners, 20 have been debuts - from artists including Arctic Monkeys, Suede and Franz Ferdinand.

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In a podcast recorded prior to Martin's sacking but released on Wednesday - Gerrard told former England team-mate Rio Ferdinand that he was keen to return to management.

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Gerrard, speaking as a guest on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, said several former Manchester United and Liverpool players get on better now as pundits than they ever did as England team-mates.

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