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Boniface

DEFINITIONS OF: Boniface

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n (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)

Synonyms:
Apostle of Germany, Saint Boniface, St. Boniface, Winfred, Wynfrith
Example of:
missionary
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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