Saint Christopher

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English

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Etymology

From Christopher. In reference to the Caribbean island, a calque of Spanish San Cristóbal. Doublet of San Cristobal and Saint Kitts.

Proper noun

Saint Christopher

  1. (Christianity) A saint, who was an early Christian martyr.
  2. (Eastern Orthodoxy) Saint Christopher of Trebizond.
  3. (historical) Former name of Saint Kitts, an island in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Noun

Saint Christopher (plural Saint Christophers)

  1. A medal, pendant or necklace embossed with an image of Saint Christopher (the martyr), historically worn by Catholics to represent their faith while they travelled.