sister of saint vincent

sister of saint vincent
\\-ˈvin(t)sənt\
Usage: usually capitalized both Ss&V
Etymology: translation of French sœur de Saint-Vincent (de-Paul) after Saint Vincent de Paul died 1660 French Roman Catholic priest who founded the sisterhood

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