Definitions

1. proper noun

A given name, typically of Latin origin, derived from the Latin words ‘silva’ (forest) and ‘vester’ (owner of the forest).

“The actor Sylvester Stallone is known for his iconic roles in ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’.”

2. noun

A person who hunts or poaches in a forest or woodland.

“The sylvester was caught by the game warden for poaching deer in the national park.”

3. noun

A term used in heraldry to describe a hunter or a person who dwells in a forest.

“The coat of arms features a sylvester, symbolizing the family’s connection to the forest.”