ark
ark
noun \ˈärk\Definition of ARK
1
a : a boat or ship held to resemble that in which Noah and his family were preserved from the Flood b : something that affords protection and safety
2
a : the sacred chest representing to the Hebrews the presence of God among them b : a repository traditionally in or against the wall of a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah
Origin of ARK
Middle English, from Old English arc, from Latin arca chest; akin to Latin arcēre to hold off, defend, Greek arkein, Hittite ḫark- to have, hold
First Known Use: before 12th century
Ark
abbreviationDefinition of ARK
Arkansas
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