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Philip¹ Definition

Philip (fil′ip)

noun

  1. a masculine name: dim. Phil; var. Phillip; equiv. L. Philippus, Fr. Philippe, Ger. Philipp, It. Filippo, Sp. Felipe; fem. Philippa
  2. one of the twelve Apostles: his day is May 1

Etymology: L Philippus < Gr Philippos, lit., fond of horses < philos, loving + hippos, horse

Philip² Definition

Phil·ip (fil′ip)

  1. (Wampanoag Indian name Metacomet) died 1676; chief of the Wampanoag Indians (1662-76): led a war against New England colonists: son of Massasoit: called King Philip

  2. Philip, Prince 1921-; Duke of Edinburgh, born in Greece: husband of Elizabeth II of England

  3. Philip, Saint (1st cent. ); a deacon of the early Christian church: his day is June 6

  4. 382-336 ; king of Macedonia (359-336): father of Alexander the Great

  5. 1165-1223; king of France (1180-1223)

  6. 1527-98; king of Spain (1556-98) & (as Philip I) of Portugal (1580-98): sent Armada against England (1588)

  7. 1268-1314; king of France (1285-1314): moved the papacy to Avignon (1309): called the Fair

  8. 1683-1746; 1st Bourbon king of Spain (1700-46)

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Philip Quotes

It is the professional duty of the advertising agent to conceal his artifice.When Aeschines spoke, they said, 'How well he speaks', but when Demosthenes spoke, they said 'Let us march against Philip.'

—Ogilvy, David

My first impression is of a slightly bearded spinster: my second isof Willie King madeup like Philip II: my thirdof some thin little bird, peeking, crooked, reserved, violent and timid. 614

—Nicolson, Sir Harold