Saul

noun

ˈsȯl How to pronounce Saul (audio)
ˈsäl
1
: the first king of Israel
2
: the apostle Paul

called also Saul of Tarsus

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Saulus, from Greek Saulos, from Hebrew Shā'ūl

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Saul was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Saul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saul. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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