St Christophern.

Brit.

/s(ə)nt ˈkrɪstəfə/, U.S.

/ˌseɪn(t) ˈkrɪstəfər/

Forms: see saint adj. and n. and Christopher n.

Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name St Christopher.

Etymology: < the name of St Christopher (see Christopher n.).

A religious object or artefact, typically a medallion, bearing the image of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus, and worn or displayed by Christians (esp. Roman Catholics) for protection while travelling. Often as a modifier, usually in St. Christopher medal.With quot. 1874, cf. quot. c1405 at Christopher n. 1.

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St. Christopher medal1874

1874 Surrey Archeol. Coll. 6 64 Let us remember also the yeoman in Chaucer's ‘Canterbury Pilgrimage’ is described as wearing a St. Christopher.

1908 Times 23 June 13 The bride and bridegroom have received a large number of..wedding presents... [From] Mrs. George Cornwallis West, St. Christopher medal for motor.

1916 Critic (Adelaide) 26 Apr. 20/1 There is a tremendous demand in London now for the St. Christopher Medallion to give as a mascot to friends leaving for the front.

1996 C. Higson Getting Rid of Mr Kitchen iv. 39 I didn't believe in conspiracy theories, crystals, rabbits' feet or St Christophers.

2018 Washington Post (Nexis) 9 Apr. b3 We tracked down the last [tire] chains in Napa. I hoped merely having them in the car would serve as a talisman, like a St. Christopher medal.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	st christopher
释义	St Christophern. Brit. /s(ə)nt ˈkrɪstəfə/, U.S. /ˌseɪn(t) ˈkrɪstəfər/ Forms: see saint adj. and n. and Christopher n. Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name St Christopher. Etymology: < the name of St Christopher (see Christopher n.). A religious object or artefact, typically a medallion, bearing the image of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus, and worn or displayed by Christians (esp. Roman Catholics) for protection while travelling. Often as a modifier, usually in St. Christopher medal.With quot. 1874, cf. quot. c1405 at Christopher n. 1. ΘΚΠ society > faith > artefacts > symbol (general) > Christian symbols or images > [noun] > representing St. Christopher Christopherc1405 St. Christopher medal1874 1874 Surrey Archeol. Coll. 6 64 Let us remember also the yeoman in Chaucer's ‘Canterbury Pilgrimage’ is described as wearing a St. Christopher. 1908 Times 23 June 13 The bride and bridegroom have received a large number of..wedding presents... [From] Mrs. George Cornwallis West, St. Christopher medal for motor. 1916 Critic (Adelaide) 26 Apr. 20/1 There is a tremendous demand in London now for the St. Christopher Medallion to give as a mascot to friends leaving for the front. 1996 C. Higson Getting Rid of Mr Kitchen iv. 39 I didn't believe in conspiracy theories, crystals, rabbits' feet or St Christophers. 2018 Washington Post (Nexis) 9 Apr. b3 We tracked down the last [tire] chains in Napa. I hoped merely having them in the car would serve as a talisman, like a St. Christopher medal. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1874
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