Samuel

noun

Sam·​u·​el ˈsam-yə-wəl How to pronounce Samuel (audio)
-yəl
1
: the early Hebrew judge who successively anointed Saul and David king
2
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek Samouel, from Hebrew Shĕmū'ēl

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Samuel was in the 14th century

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“Samuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Samuel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Samuel

noun
Sam·​u·​el ˈsam-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce Samuel (audio)
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures see bible

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