Mor·de·cai
| \ ˈmȯr-di-ˌkī
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Definition of Mordecai
: a relative of Esther who gave advice on saving the Jews from the destruction planned by Haman
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“Mordecai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mordecai. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Mordecai was in 1587
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