Geitel (7) that even the most perfectly insulated conductors lose their charge, and that this loss depends on atmospheric conditions. St Elmo's Fire.-Luminous discharges from masts, lightning conductors, and other pointed objects are not very infrequent, especially during thunderstorms.
SYPH Dictionary entry overview: What does syph mean? â¢ SYPH (noun) The noun SYPH has 1 sense: 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) Familiarity information: SYPH used as a noun is very rare.
Cleophas /cleo-phas/ [3 sylls.] as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Cleophas is vision of glory.Biblical name: husband of one of the Marys who stood at the foot of the Cross. Kreatif forms: Cleophasce, Cleophasso, Cluphas.2000 U.S. Census). The only prominent related form of Cleophas (outside Top 1000) is Cleo. This boy name reached the height of its popularity during the years 1910-1919 (usage of 0.694%) and is now much less widespread, with Cleo becoming less fashionable.