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Samson

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Samson

Main Entry:: Sam·son
Pronunciation:: \ˈsam(p)-sən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Late Latin, from Greek Sampsōn, from Hebrew Shimshōn
Date:: 14th century

: a Hebrew hero who wreaked havoc among the Philistines by means of his great strength

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