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Helen definition

Helen (hel′ən)

noun

a feminine name: dim. Nell, Nellie; var. Eleanor, Ellen, Helena; equiv. Fr. Elaine, Hélène, It. & Sp. Elena

Etymology: < Fr or L: Fr Hélène < L Helena < Gr Helenē, lit., torch

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Helen quotes

I wish I were where Helen lies, Night and day on me she cries; O that I were where Helen lies, On fair Kirkconnell lea!

-Ballads

Helen, did Homer never see Thy beauties, yet could write of thee?

-Jonson, Ben

Past ruined Ilion Helen lives, Alcestis rises from the shades; Verse calls them forth; 'tis verse that gives Immortal youth to mortal maids.

-Landor,Walter Savage

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