Basil

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈbæz.əl//

A male given name from Ancient Greek, in quiet but steady use in the UK.

proper noun

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A male given name from Ancient Greek, in quiet but steady use in the UK.
"Nonsense. I'm sure he can't have grey hair with such a pretty name as that. Basil Brooke, Basil Brooke," and May chanted the name over and over in her girlish, musical voice. "It sounds like all sorts of pleasant pictures. - -

Etymology

Name of several early saints, particularly in the Orthodox Church, from Latin Basilius, from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios). Doublet of Vasilios and Vasily.

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Basil · A male given name from Ancient Greek, in quiet but steady use in the UK.

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