Enoch

noun

: an Old Testament patriarch and father of Methuselah

Word History

Etymology

Greek Enōch, from Hebrew Ḥănōkh

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Enoch was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Enoch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Enoch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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