Definition of Reuben
: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
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Origin and Etymology of reuben
Hebrew Rĕ'ūbhēn
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
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Definition of Reuben
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread
Origin and Etymology of reuben
probably from Reuben Kulakofsky †1960 American grocer
Definition of Reuben
: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry
Origin and Etymology of reuben
Reuben L. Goldberg †1970 American cartoonist
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