Es·ther
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Definition of Esther
1
: the Jewish heroine of the Old Testament book of Esther
2
: a narrative book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture — see Bible Table
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“Esther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Esther. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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