Ninian

British

/ ˈnɪnjən /

noun

Saint. ?360–?432 _ad , the first known apostle of Scotland; built a stone church ( candida casa ) at Whithorn on his native Solway; preached to the Picts. Feast day: Sept 16

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Given what happens, or rather doesn’t, for much of this movie, the writer-director Ninian Doff doesn’t appear especially exercised about anything too heavy.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2020

Perhaps some local governmental functionary decided that old Ninian could not spell.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2015

Ninian Stewart was the first person to be convicted under a new wildlife crime law that means people can be held liable for the actions of employees.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2014

Bellamy made his debut as an 18-year-old in a friendly against Jamaica in March 1998, replacing Gareth Taylor during the second half of a goalless draw at Ninian Park.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2013

“The Church of St. Ninian, Chief. It says so on the notice board over yonder.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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