Silvester

Silvester [sil-ves-ter] Examples noun

1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “of the woodland.”

Sylvester I or Silvester I noun

1. Saint,died a.d. 335, pope 314–335.

Sylvester II or Silvester II noun

1. Gerbert, died 1003, French ecclesiastic: pope 999–1003.

Silvester I noun

1. Sylvester I.

Silvester II noun

1. Sylvester II.

Examples from the Web for silvester Historical Examples of silvester

With that hateful Captain Silvester lying in wait to—to make love to me!

The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories

Ethel M. Dell

“I choose Miss Silvester,” she said—with a special emphasis laid on the name.

Man and Wife

Wilkie Collins

A flush appeared on the delicate paleness of Miss Silvester’s face.

Man and Wife

Wilkie Collins

As he made the reply, Miss Silvester appeared at the entrance to the summer-house.

Man and Wife

Wilkie Collins

Have you heard what Blanche has been saying to me about Miss Silvester?

Man and Wife

Wilkie Collins

British Dictionary definitions for silvester Sylvester II noun

1. original name Gerbert of Aurillac. c. 940–1003 ad, French ecclesiastic and scholar; pope (999–1003): noted for his achievements in mathematics and astronomy