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

Giles Hurley, the chief executive of Aldi UK and Ireland, said the chain had recognised that there were "areas without an Aldi store".

From BBC

Kerridge's comments come after food critic Giles Coren said Michelin-starred restaurants should not have to abide by normal health and safety rules.

From BBC

I’ve been to that exhibit and had planned to take my kids this summer to learn about Joe Richardson, Christopher Sheels, Austin, Hercules, Giles, Moll, Oney Judge, Paris and Richmond.

From Los Angeles Times

Surfers Against Sewage chief executive Giles Bristow said the government's proposed changes were "frankly insulting" and fall short of much needed structural reform.

From BBC

Giles Turner, from Brighton, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in March 2023.

From BBC