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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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A less common spelling of Philippa.

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Examples

  • PD Martin – Phillipa Deanne Martin – is an Australian author with a background in psychology.

    Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Madness or genius? 2009

  • Phillipa is not like Miss Smack who is discussing her anal experiences now if you have alook.

    Who is the Villain ..remind me ? Newmania 2007

  • The second pair I ordered from JustFab, woven high-heeled sandals called "Phillipa," arrived promptly, looked cheap and were uncomfortable.

    Because, Obviously, Everyone Needs a Stylist Rachel Dodes 2011

  • I usually read historical fiction like The Red Tent by Anita Diamante or anything by Phillipa Greogry.

    What's on Your List? - SpouseBUZZ 2009

  • Meanwhile, Phillipa Booth has an answer on the VAT question: My understanding is that VAT is payable on player transfers, but this is recoverable against onward taxable supplies - so it should be a wash-through.

    Transfer window deadline day 2012 – as it happened 2012

  • It was based around the obituaries of the philosopher Phillipa Foot, who died earlier this month, and considers how she invigorated moral discussion by considering the gap between our intuitions and our mostly utilitarian reasonings.

    Trolleyology and morals Andrew Brown 2010

  • The philosopher Phillipa Foot devised a wonderful thought experiment which shows up the complexity of moral reasoning

    Trolleyology and morals Andrew Brown 2010

  • Shiny Kindle Version on 09 Dec 2009 at 5: 35 am Phillipa

    Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Madness or genius? 2009

  • And thanks for pointing out the awful Phillipa Stroud as well.

    New BSC Review Column Hal Duncan 2010

  • Describing her as "a woman trapped inside a man's body," her barrister, Phillipa Kaufman, said the final step to her achieving full womanhood is gender reassignment surgery -- but she had been told she cannot have it while in a men's prison.

    September 8th, 2009 m_francis 2009

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