: a judge and priest of Israel who according to the account in I Samuel was entrusted with the care of the boy Samuel
Word History
Etymology
Hebrew ʽĒlī
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Eli was
in the 14th century
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“Eli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eli. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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