Definition for James, St.

James, St., proper n. [OFr < L. < Gk. < Heb.; see Jacob, proper n.]

St. James the Greater; apostle of Jesus Christ martyred in A.D. 44 (see Acts 12:2); patron saint of Spain; shrine at Compostela, Spain; popular pilgrimage destination; depository for the relics of the apostle James; cathedral dedicated to St. James; [fig.] church; place of worship.

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