Andrew
pronunciation
How to pronounce Andrew in British English:
UK [ˈændru:]
How to pronounce Andrew in American English:
US [ˈændru]
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- Noun:
- (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
Word Origin
- Andrew
- masc. proper name, from Old French Andreu (Modern French André), from Latin Andreas, from Greek Andreas, from andreios "manly," from aner (genitive andros) "man" (see anthropo-). Andrew Millar (1590s) for some forgotten reason became English naval slang for "government authority," and especially "the Royal Navy." St. Andrew (feast day Nov. 30) has long been regarded as patron saint of Scotland. The Andrew's cross (c. 1400) supposedly resembles the one St. Andrew was crucified on.
Example
- 1. Andrew mitchell at international development is ready to jump .
- 2. Sir andrew huxley died on 30 may 2012 .
- 3. Uncle andrew cowered away from her .
- 4. Andrew newman : it can actually conduct electricity .
- 5. Andrew ainsworth has made many of the original star wars costumes .