Delilah

noun

De·li·lah di-ˈlī-lə

: the mistress and betrayer of Samson in the book of Judges in the Bible

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Dĕlīlāh

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Delilah was in 1561

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“Delilah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Delilah. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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