Silvester
[ sil-ves-ter ]
noun
a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “of the woodland.”
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How to use Silvester in a sentence
In his youth Silvester was a monk, but he deserted the monastery, and became a follower of the devil.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantDesirous to know how long he would reign, Silvester betook himself to the devil for information.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantA few years after this information, Silvester imprudently went to the Holy City, where he was suddenly seized with fever.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantIvan's favorites, Silvester and Adachef had grown ambitious and the former especially was overbearing.
The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.When Ivan's favorite son died, Silvester told him that it was a punishment from heaven for his disobedience.
The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
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