Sylvester

[ sil-ves-ter ]

/ sɪlˈvɛs tər /

noun

a male given name.

Sylvester I

or Silvester I

noun

Saint,died a.d. 335, pope 314–335.

Definition for sylvester (3 of 3)

Sylvester II

or Silvester II

noun

Gerbert, died 1003, French ecclesiastic: pope 999–1003.

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Examples from the Web for sylvester

Attendees this time around included usual suspects such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Barbra Streisand.
Pamela Anderson Is Israel’s No. 1 Fan|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It must be surreal to be working on a movie in the Rocky franchise and have Sylvester Stallone actually be there.
Michael B. Jordan: Playing a Black Superhero in 'Fantastic Four' Is a 'Huge Responsibility'|Kevin Fallon|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Also, who thought it was okay to let Sylvester Stallone end a scene by saying “Ba Bam” and walking out of a room?
I Am The Hague! Sylvester Stallone's 'Expendable' Wet Dream|Amy Zimmerman|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last time I was on, it was myself, Carey Mulligan, DeNiro, and Sylvester Stallone.
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill on ‘22 Jump Street,’ Penis Kissing, and Julie Andrews’s Boobs|Kevin Fallon|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Even Sylvester, the bishop of Rome, sent two delegates instead of going himself.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke|Candida Moss|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"I shall make you get out and mix with the crowd," said Mr. Sylvester.
The Sword of Damocles|Anna Katharine Green
Instead of answering, Sylvester pushed an electric button on his desk.
Cap'n Warren's Wards|Joseph C. Lincoln
Sylvester taught medicine at the Sapienza and was a very popular teacher mentioned in a number of books of the time.
The Popes and Science|James J. Walsh
To the naked eye, the lines were almost indistinguishable, but under Sylvester's powerful glass they came out more clearly.
The Gloved Hand|Burton E. Stevenson
With his departure Mrs. Sylvester's weariness returned, and ere long she led the way to her apartments up stairs.
The Sword of Damocles|Anna Katharine Green

British Dictionary definitions for sylvester

Sylvester II

/ (sɪlˈvɛstə) /

noun

original name Gerbert of Aurillac. c. 940–1003 ad, French ecclesiastic and scholar; pope (999–1003): noted for his achievements in mathematics and astronomy

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Word Origin and History for sylvester

Sylvester

masc. proper name, from Latin, literally "woody, sylvan, rural," from Latin silvester, from Latin silva "wood, forest" (see sylvan). St. Sylvester's Day is Dec. 31.

Sylvester

noun

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Definition for sylvester (2 of 3)

Sylvester I

or Silvester I

noun

Definition for sylvester (3 of 3)

Sylvester II

or Silvester II

noun

Examples from the Web for sylvester

British Dictionary definitions for sylvester

Sylvester II

noun

Word Origin and History for sylvester

Sylvester