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Aloysius

American  
[al-oh-ish-uhs] / ˌæl oʊˈɪʃ əs /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “famous warrior.”


Aloysius British  
/ ˌæləʊˈɪʃəs /

noun

  1. Saint. full name Aloysius Luigi Gonzaga . 1568–91, Italian Jesuit who died nursing plague victims; the patron saint of youth. Feast day: June 21

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He was also well known as the voice of Aloysius Parker, the butler and chauffeur in 1960s TV series Thunderbirds and its film sequels.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2024

The statement also wished for a swift recovery for Daly and announced two-time Tony Award nominee Amy Ryan would be stepping into the role of Sister Aloysius moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2024

In an extraordinary display of papal power, Francis last November fired the Caritas secretary general, Aloysius John; the Caritas president, Filipino Cardinal Antonio Tagle; and Tagle’s vice presidents, the treasurer and ecclesiastic assistant.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2023

“We grew up together in St. Al’s parish, and he loved politics from a young age,” Mr. O’Dea said, referring to the Jersey City neighborhood served by St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2022

Aloysius Stevens worked nights to satisfy the terms of his fellowship.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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