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PRONUNCIATION OF WILFRID

Wilfrid  [ˈwɪlfrɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WILFRID

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Wilfrid is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WILFRID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wilfrid

Wilfrid

Wilfrid was an English bishop and saint. Born a Northumbrian noble, he entered religious life as a teenager and studied at Lindisfarne, at Canterbury, in Gaul, and at Rome; he returned to Northumbria in about 660, and became the abbot of a newly founded monastery at Ripon. In 664 Wilfrid acted as spokesman for the Roman position at the Synod of Whitby, and became famous for his speech advocating that the Roman method for calculating the date of Easter should be adopted. His success prompted the king's son, Alhfrith, to appoint him Bishop of Northumbria. Wilfrid chose to be consecrated in Gaul because of the lack of what he considered to be validly consecrated bishops in England at that time. During Wilfrid's absence Alhfrith seems to have led an unsuccessful revolt against his father, Oswiu, leaving a question mark over Wilfrid's appointment as bishop. Before Wilfrid's return Oswiu had appointed Ceadda in his place, resulting in Wilfrid's retirement to Ripon for a few years following his arrival back in Northumbria. After becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 668, Theodore of Tarsus resolved the situation by deposing Ceadda and restoring Wilfrid as the Bishop of Northumbria.

Definition of Wilfrid in the English dictionary

The definition of Wilfrid in the dictionary is Saint. 634–709 ad, English churchman; bishop of York. At the Synod of Whitby he argued successfully that Celtic practices should be replaced by Roman ones in the English Church. Feast day: Oct 12.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WILFRID


Alfred
ˈælfrɪd
arid
ˈærɪd
belfried
ˈbɛlfrɪd
forehead
ˈfɒrɪd
grid
ɡrɪd
hatred
ˈheɪtrɪd
horrid
ˈhɒrɪd
hurried
ˈhʌrɪd
hybrid
ˈhaɪbrɪd
kindred
ˈkɪndrɪd
Madrid
məˈdrɪd
married
ˈmærɪd
orphreyed
ˈɔːfrɪd
rid
rɪd
sacred
ˈseɪkrɪd
storied
ˈstɔːrɪd
torrid
ˈtɒrɪd
unmarried
ʌnˈmærɪd
varied
ˈvɛərɪd
worried
ˈwʌrɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WILFRID

Wilhelm I
Wilhelm II
Wilhelmina I
Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmstrasse
wili
wilier
wiliest
wilily
wiliness
wilja
Wilkes
Wilkes Land
Wilkins
Wilkinson

WORDS THAT END LIKE WILFRID

acrid
chlorid
control grid
dihybrid
florid
irid
jerid
jerrid
lurid
marid
multigrid
murid
national grid
off-grid
off the grid
putrid
screen grid
semiarid
starting grid
the grid

Synonyms and antonyms of Wilfrid in the English dictionary of synonyms

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威尔弗里德
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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विल्फ्रिड
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ويلفريد
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Уилфрид
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Wilfrid
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উইলফ্রিড
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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ウィルフリッド
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윌 프리드
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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விலிஃபிரீத்
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विल्फ्रेड
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Уилфрид
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Wilfrid
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Trends of use of Wilfrid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WILFRID»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Wilfrid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WILFRID»

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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge was a second collaboration for Mem Fox and Julie Vivas, author and illustrator of Possum Magic.
Mem Fox, 2009
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A Shorter Model Theory
This is an up-to-date textbook of model theory taking the reader from first definitions to Morley's theorem and the elementary parts of stability theory.
Wilfrid Hodges, 1997
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Suitable for developing literacy and/or English language skills, speed level 3 (70 wpm)
Mem Fox, Mariyon Slany, 1997
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Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind
The most important work by one of America's greatest twentieth-century philosophers, Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind is both the epitome of Wilfrid Sellars' entire philosophical system and a key document in the history of philosophy.
Wilfrid Sellars, 1997
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Wilfrid Sellars
Wilfrid Sellars (1912-1989) has been called the most profound and systematic epistemological thinker of the twentieth century.
Willem A. DeVries, 2005
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Wilfrid: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
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Logic
This new edition also contains some additional exercises, with updated sections on formalization and semantics.
Wilfrid Hodges, 2001
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Images of Sanctity in Eddius Stephanus' Life of Bishop ...
This study shows that the narrative sources for early Anglo-Saxon church history reveal more than insights into the ecclesiastical and dynastic struggles of the time.
William Trent Foley, 1992
9
Revelation
More than any other New Testament writing the Book of Revelation demands commentary.
Wilfrid J. Harrington, 2008
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In the Space of Reasons: Selected Essays of Wilfrid Sellars
This collection, coedited by Sellars's chief interpreter and intellectual heir, should do much to elucidate and clearly establish the significance of this difficult thinker's vision for contemporary philosophy.
Wilfrid Sellars, Kevin Scharp, Robert Brandom, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WILFRID»

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Ripon set for 2015 St Wilfrid's Procession
Visitors will, once again, have the opportunity to watch in awe as St Wilfrid and his monks parade through the market place and into the city. This year's 54th ... «Harrogate Advertiser, Jul 15»
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St Wilfrid's 'disappointed' at Bosham objection
Artist impression of the Stable Visual - Inpatient Unit of St Wilfrid's Hospice plans ... St Wilfrid's Hospice has responded to Bosham Parish Council's objections to ... «Chichester Observer, Jul 15»
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Planning barrier thrown in front of St Wilfrid's scheme
The parish was clear it supported St Wilfrid's desire to expand its facilities but said there were 'very serious planning issues' with the current plan. «Chichester Observer, Jul 15»
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Wilfrid Laurier to house 22 life-size statues of Canadian PMs
A controversial proposal to erect 22 life-size statues of Canada's prime ministers has found a home on Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus after being ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
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3 arrested after robbery with fake gun near Wilfrid Laurier University
The robbery was interrupted by a special constable from Wilfrid Laurier University patrolling the area, who called the police. Waterloo Regional police stopped a ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
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Artist's impression of what St Wilfrid's Hospice might look like is …
Artist impression of the Stable Visual - Inpatient Unit of St Wilfrid's Hospice plans to move to Bosham. New hospice estimated to cost 14m SUS-150519- ... «Chichester Observer, May 15»
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Wilfrid Laurier's pitch for Milton campus rejected by province
The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has turned down Wilfrid Laurier's request to fund its proposed new campus in Milton. Wilfrid Laurier ... «CBC.ca, May 15»
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PICTURE GALLERY: St Wilfrid's Moonlight Walk in Chichester
St Wilfrid's Hospice moonlight walk. Picture by Sam Stephenson. An Observer photographer was on hand to capture fundraisers hoping to raise thousands of ... «Chichester Observer, May 15»
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Mike Lazaridis gives $20M to Wilfrid Laurier University for …
BlackBerry co-founder and former CEO Mike Lazaridis has pledged $20 million to Wilfrid Laurier University to create a management institute for business ... «CBC.ca, Apr 15»
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Wilfrid Laurier University not alone in its financial troubles
WATERLOO — Wilfrid Laurier University, which cut 22 support staff in the wake of a projected $25-million deficit, is not the only Ontario university with financial ... «Waterloo Record, Apr 15»

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