anselm, st.

An·selm

[an-selm]
noun
1.
Saint, 1033–1109, archbishop of Canterbury: scholastic theologian and philosopher.
2.
Also, An·sel [an-suhl, -sel] . a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “divine” and “helmet.”
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Anselm (ˈænsɛlm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Saint. 1033--1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093--1109): one of the founders of scholasticism; author of Cur Deus Homo? (Why did God become Man?). Feast day: Aug 21

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