SINCE 1828
Thomas
noun
Thom·as
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Definition of Thomas
(Entry 1 of 10)
: an apostle who demanded proof of Jesus' resurrection
Thomas
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Tho·mas
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Definition of Thomas (Entry 2 of 10)
(Charles-Louis-) Ambroise 1811–1896 French composer
Thomas
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Definition of Thomas (Entry 3 of 10)
Augustus 1857–1934 American dramatist
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Clarence 1948– American jurist
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Dyl*an
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Marlais 1914–1953 Welsh poet
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Marlais 1914–1953 Welsh poet
Thomas
biographical name (5)Definition of Thomas (Entry 6 of 10)
E(dward) Donnall 1920–2012 American physician
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biographical name (6)Definition of Thomas (Entry 7 of 10)
Lowell (Jackson) 1892–1981 American traveler, journalist, and author
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biographical name (7)Definition of Thomas (Entry 8 of 10)
Norman Mat*toon
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1884–1968 American socialist politician
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1884–1968 American socialist politician
Thomas
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Seth 1785–1859 American clock manufacturer
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biographical name (9)Definition of Thomas (Entry 10 of 10)
(Christian Friedrich) Theodore 1835–1905 American (German-born) conductor
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