Eustace

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈjuːˌstɪs/

Origin

From the form of or εὔστᾰχῠς ("fruitful").

Full definition of Eustace

Proper noun

1. .
• ibid., Chapter 3:
• ‘The boy’s Eustace, my lord’, hooted the Owl as loud as it could. ‘Useless?’ said the Dwarf irritably. ‘I dare say he is. Is that any reason for bringing him to court? Hey?’ ‘Not useless’, said the Owl. ‘EUSTACE’. ‘Used to it, is he? I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’m sure. …

Usage notes

Name of an early Christian martyr. Brought to England by Normans but rather rare today.

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