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Simon (ˈsaɪmən
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noun
- the original name of (Saint) Peter (sense 1)
- (New Testament)
- See Simon Zelotes
- Also: Simon the Tanner. a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)
- Also: Simon the Tanner. a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)
- John (Allsebrook), 1st Viscount Simon. 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer. He was Liberal home secretary (1915–16) and, as a leader of the National Liberals, foreign secretary (1931–35), home secretary (1935–37), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1937–40), Lord Chancellor (1940–45)
- (Marvin) Neil. born 1927, US dramatist and librettist, whose plays include Barefoot in the Park (1963), California Suite (1976), Biloxi Blues (1985), Lost in Yonkers (1990), and London Suite (1995): many have been made into films
- Paul. born 1942, US pop singer and songwriter. His albums include: with Art Garfunkel (born 1941), The Sounds of Silence (1966), and Bridge over Troubled Water (1970); and, solo, Graceland (1986), The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), and You're The One (2000)
Example Sentences Including 'Simon'
Both Keith Frost and Simon Davies appeared to have suffered more visible injuries than Ben.LOST SUMMER (2002)
Conclusion After four months on the supplements, Simon had lost 18 lb (8 kg).WHY CAN'T I LOSE WEIGHT: Is Your Weight Gain a Symptom of a Hidden Health Problem? (2002)
Now that I knew we weren't dealing with a Simple Simon I had to get myself tutored up.A DARKENING STAIN (2002)
One of just 27 finishers from 130 starters, the achievement earned Simon a medal from Princess Grace of Monaco.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Scotland road manager Bob Addy helped fix up Murdoch through former Team Energy rider Simon Bray who has contacts in that area.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Simon Whelahan, who started last year at corner back, starts at corner forward.Irish Times (2002)
The Platform includes the Forum of People with Disabilities, the Irish Refugee Council, Women's Aid and Simon Communities.Irish Times (2002)
They drove back to Steeple Fritton holding hands on the steering wheel and singing ` Simon Says' very loudly.TICKLED PINK (2002)
by Simon Jenkins St Mary-le-Strand is the finest 18th century church in London, a match for the best of Rome.Country Life (2004)
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