Seth

noun

: a son of Adam and Eve

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Shēth

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Seth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Seth. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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