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Word History
Etymology
Greek Thōmas, from Hebrew t'ōm twin
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Thomas was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing Thomas
Dictionary Entries Near Thomas
Cite this Entry
“Thomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thomas. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Biographical Definition
Thomas 1 of 9
biographical name (1)
Tho·mas
tȯ-ˈmä
(Charles-Louis-) Ambroise 1811–1896 French composer
Thomas
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Thom·as
ˈtä-məs
Augustus 1857–1934 American dramatist
Thomas
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Clarence 1948– American jurist
Thomas
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Dyl*an
ˈdi-lən
Marlais 1914–1953 Welsh poet
Thomas
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E(dward) Donnall 1920–2012 American physician
Thomas
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Lowell (Jackson) 1892–1981 American traveler, journalist, and author
Thomas
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Norman Mat*toon
ma-ˈtün
mə-
1884–1968 American socialist politician
Thomas
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Seth 1785–1859 American clock manufacturer
Thomas
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(Christian Friedrich) Theodore 1835–1905 American (German-born) conductor
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