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An·drew (an′dro̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. a masculine name: dim. Andy, Drew; equiv. L. Andreas, Fr. André, It. Andrea, Sp. Andrés; fem. Andrea
  2. Bible one of the twelve apostles; brother of Simon Peter: his day is Nov. 30
    also Saint Andrew

Etymology: ME Andreas (< LL(Ec) Andreu) < OFr Andrieu < LL(Ec) Andreas < Gr(Ec) < Gr andreios, manly < anēr: see andro-

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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