| 单词 | valentine |
| 释义 | valentine (væləntaɪn) Word forms: plural valentines countable noun A valentine or a valentine card is a greetings card that you send to someone who you are in love with or are attracted to, usually without signing your name, on St Valentine's Day, the 14th of February. valentine in British English (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) noun 1. a card or gift expressing love or affection, sent, often anonymously, to one's sweetheart or satirically to a friend, on Saint Valentine's Day 2. a sweetheart selected for such a greeting Valentine in British English (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) noun Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr, associated by historical accident with the custom of sending valentines; bishop of Terni. Feast day: Feb 14 Valentine in American English 1 (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) noun a masculine name Word origin ME < L Valentinus < Valens, a masculine name < valens, prp.: see valenceValentine in American English 2 (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) Saint(3d cent. a.d.); Christian martyr of Rome: his day is Feb. 14 valentine in American English (ˈvælənˌtaɪn) noun 1. a. a sweetheart chosen or greeted on Saint Valentine's Day b. one's sweetheart 2. a. a greeting card or note sent to a real or pretended sweetheart on this day, and containing a message of sentimental love b. a burlesque of this, often sent anonymously 3. a gift presented on Saint Valentine's Day Word origin ME < OFrWord lists withpope, saint |
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