Giles

American  

[jahylz] / dʒaɪlz /

noun

1. Saint, 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.

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

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Giles British  

/ dʒaɪlz /

noun

1. Saint. 7th century _ad , Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept 1

2. William Ernest Powell. 1835–97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp for his exploration of the western desert (1875–76)

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Example Sentences

"I think all road users would agree that the condition of our local roads has become a national disgrace," said AIA chairman David Giles.

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While Giles said extra money "is not the silver bullet that will clear the backlog of repairs any time soon". he added "the dial could be moved quicker" if the additional funding came quicker rather than "ramping up in the years to 2030".

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Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken.

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"It's certainly chaotic," says Ian Giles, race director of the UK race.

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Giles added: "This year we have 35 couples racing and at least another 15 on a waiting list."

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