Saint. 7th century ad, Greek hermit in France; patron saint of crippled people, beggars, and people with leprosy. Feast day: Sept 1 William Ernest Powell. 1835–97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp for his exploration of the western desert (1875–76)
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Giles
(jīlz),USA pronunciation n.
- Saint, 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.
- a male given name: from a Greek word meaning "shieldbearer.''
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