Word History
Etymology
Latin Japheth or Greek Iapheth, from Hebrew Yepheth
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Japheth was
before the 12th century
Dictionary Entries Near Japheth
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“Japheth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japheth. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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