Kings

noun

ˈkiŋz How to pronounce Kings (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
Synonyms of Kingsnext
1
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
2
: any of four narrative and historical books in the former Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Kings was in the 14th century

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Kings

noun
ˈkiŋz How to pronounce Kings (audio)
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible

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