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Chris·to·pher (kris′tə fər)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Chris, Kit, Kris

Etymology: ME Christofre < LL(Ec) Christophorus < Gr(Ec) Christophoros, lit., bearing Christ < christos (see Christ) + pherein, to bear

Christopher2 definition

Chris·to·pher (kris′tə fər)

Christopher, Saint (3d cent. ); Christian martyr of Asia Minor: patron saint of travelers: his day is July 25

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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