Valentine Definition

vălən-tīn
valentines
noun
A greeting card or note sent or given on Valentine's Day, typically containing an expression of affection or sentimental love.
Webster's New World
One's sweetheart, esp. as chosen or greeted on Valentine's Day.
Webster's New World
A gift presented on Valentine's Day.
Webster's New World
A masculine name.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
pronoun
Saint Valentine.
Wiktionary
A male given name in quiet but steady use since the 16th century.
Wiktionary

An English and Scottish surname derived from the male given name.

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A female given name occasionally borrowed from French.
Wiktionary
Alternative form of valentine.
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Other Word Forms of Valentine

Noun

Singular:
valentine
Plural:
valentines

Origin of Valentine

  • Latin Valentinus, from valeō (“I am strong, healthy").

    From Wiktionary

  • From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love")

    From Wiktionary

  • After Saint Valentine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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