Saint Kitts

English

Etymology

Calque of Spanish San Cristóbal (“Saint Christopher”) using a form of the nickname Kit in place of the full name Christopher. Doublet of Saint Christopher and San Cristobal.

Proper noun

Saint Kitts

  1. An island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
    Synonym: (historical) Saint Christopher

Derived terms

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