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Sylvester

sihl-VEHST

Sylvester (name) means a male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.

name

A male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.

A surname.

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A city, the county seat of Worth County, Georgia, United States.

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A small town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States.

A town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States.

noun

A ratchet device for pulling out pit props.

Word forms

sylvesters plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sylvester (“woody, rural”) from silva (“wood”); name of a saint whose feast day falls on December 31.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Sylvester

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sylvester” mean?

The word “Sylvester” means a male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.

How do you pronounce “Sylvester”?

“Sylvester” is pronounced sihl-VEHST (/sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Sylvester”?

Depending on how it is used, “Sylvester” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Sylvester” come from?

The word “Sylvester” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin sylvester (“woody, rural”) from silva (“wood”); name of a saint whose feast day falls on December 31.

Is “Sylvester” a common word?

“Sylvester” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Sylvester” have?

“Sylvester” has 8 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Latin used in English since the sixteenth century.