Kings

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
1
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
2
: any of four narrative and historical books in the former Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament

Examples of Kings in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Kings was in the 14th century

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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kings. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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Kings

noun
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible
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