Saint Christopher

English

Alternative forms

  • St Christopher, St. Christopher

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 of 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.
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