Silvester

[ sil-ves-ter ]

noun

1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “of the woodland.”

Example Sentences

In his youth Silvester was a monk, but he deserted the monastery, and became a follower of the devil.

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Desirous to know how long he would reign, Silvester betook himself to the devil for information.

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A few years after this information, Silvester imprudently went to the Holy City, where he was suddenly seized with fever.

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Ivan's favorites, Silvester and Adachef had grown ambitious and the former especially was overbearing.

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When Ivan's favorite son died, Silvester told him that it was a punishment from heaven for his disobedience.

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