valentine

See also Valentine

English

Etymology

From Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”)

Noun

valentine (plural valentines)

1. An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given to a person the object of affection, especially on February 14th.

   Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.

2. A person to whom a valentine is given or received, especially on February 14th.

   Won't you be my valentine?

Translations

An expression of affect, especially romantic

• Finnish: ystävänpäiväkortti
• French: valentine (old word; used only for cards or envelopes)

• Jèrriais: carte d'Valentinne f

A person to whom you give, or from whom you receive, a valentine, on February 14th

• Finnish: ystävänpäiväkortin saaja
• French: Valentine

• Jèrriais: valentin m, valentinne f

Related terms

• Valentine's Day

Anagrams

• Levantine