gerbert

Sylvester II

noun
(Gerbert) died 1003, French ecclesiastic: pope 999–1003.
Also, Silvester II.
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Sylvester II (sɪlˈvɛstə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
original name Gerbert of Aurillac. c. 940--1003 ad, French ecclesiastic and scholar; pope (999--1003): noted for his achievements in mathematics and astronomy

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Gerbert is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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