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(biblical) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. quotations examples
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus.
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […]
A male given name from Ancient Greek; rare in English. quotations examples
'That's a good one, that is!' said Ern. 'Lovaduck, I'd like to see Uncle Theophilus when I tell him that!'
1948, Enid Blyton, The Mystery of the Hidden House
"Call me Ted, will you, Rip? 'Theophilus' is unmanageable and 'Theo' is awkward. Everybody calls me Ted or Teddie, now."
1973, Thornton Wilder, Theophilus North, page 118