"PRIMAFACIE"
Latin: FIRST FACE
Craig L. Kistler
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Definition: A variant of Stephens, derived from the given name
Stephen, meaning "crown, wreath, or garland." A patronymic name for
"son of Stephen."
Stephen \s-te-phen\ is pronounced STEE-ven, STEF-en. In Bible History, Stephen was a man of "firsts." He was one of the first seven Christian deacons, and he is generally regarded as the first Christian martyr. Stephen remained strong and true to the very end, his faith never waivering. |
Definition: Man, Warrior, Courageous.
Andrew \a-nd-rew, an-drew\ is pronounced AN-droo. From the Greek name (Andreas), which derives from (aner) "man" (genitive (andros) "of a man"). In the New Testament the apostle Andrew was the brother of the apostle Simon Peter. According to legend he was crucified on an X-shaped cross. This symbol is now referred to as Saint Andrew's cross. |
