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Sainte Barbe

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sɛ̃t baʁb/
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Etymology 1

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From Sainte +‎ Barbe.

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(surname, placename):

Proper noun

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Sainte Barbe f

  1. Saint Barbara, the patron saint of explosives and explosives-workers
  2. Alternative form of Sainte-Barbe; A placename
  3. a surname
Descendants
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Etymology 2

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From Saint Barbara being the patron saint of artillerymen, explosives workers, and the frequent use of her imagery, such as a figurine, being place within power magazines.

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Noun

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Sainte Barbe f (plural Saintes Barbes)

  1. (military, obsolete) a powder magazine, especially aboard a ship