Agnes
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 292?–304?, Roman Catholic child martyr.
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a first name: from a Greek word meaning “chaste.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Among the many people visiting the estate for the first time was Agnes Watson from Suffolk, who shook the King's hand.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Dowden was visibly shocked when medical historian Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster told her about Louisa's cancer.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
On Saturday, lawmakers are set to elect hotelier Agnes Forsthoffer as parliament speaker, one of the many women Tisza has tapped for senior roles.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
He owns several very well-appointed residences and has an attractive, intermittently charming wife, Agnes, who keeps those properties humming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Agnes wasn’t a good student like her sisters.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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