Ambrose

Ambrose
I. biographical name Saint 339-397 bishop of Milan • Ambrosian adjective II. geographical name dredged channel SE New York at entrance to New York harbor N of Sandy Hook 40 feet (12 meters) deep, 2000 feet (606 meters) at widest point

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  • Ambrose, ND — U.S. city in North Dakota Population (2000): 23 Housing Units (2000): 41 Land area (2000): 1.066316 sq. miles (2.761745 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.066316 sq. miles (2.761745 sq. km) FIPS… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Ambrose — masc. proper name, from L. Ambrosius, from Gk. ambrosios immortal, belonging to the immortals (see AMBROSIA (Cf. ambrosia)). The Ambrosian Library in Milan is named for Saint Ambrose (d.397), bishop of Milan …   Etymology dictionary

  • Ambrose — Am brose, n. A sweet scented herb; ambrosia. See {Ambrosia}, 3. Turner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Ambrose — m English (and Old French) form of the Late Latin name Ambrosius, from post classical Greek Ambrosios ‘immortal’. This was borne by various early saints, most notably a 4th century bishop of Milan. The name has never been common in England, but… …   First names dictionary

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