Gid·e·on
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Definition of Gideon
1
: an early Hebrew hero noted for his defeat of the Midianites
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: a member of an interdenominational organization whose activities include the placing of Bibles in hotel rooms
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“Gideon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gideon. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of Gideon was in 1535
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