Judges

noun

Judg·​es ˈjə-jəz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

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Start free trial From Horses to Riders, Judges Explain the Art of Show Jumping Grooms, the Unsung Heroes of the Horse World They Nail Shoes on Horses’ Feet. Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The three-judge panel that heard the arguments included two Trump appointees, Judges Justin Walker and Gregory Katsas, and one Biden appointee, Judge Florence Pan. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025 In their Tuesday ruling, Eleventh Circuit Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Nancy Abudu agreed with the lower court’s findings that the ban was unconstitutionally vague and created a chilling effect on free speech. Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 May 2025 Related Stories Bride Judges Espresso Martini Competition for Wedding (Exclusive) Couple Weds in Spooky Cemetery Ceremony: See the Viral Photos (Exclusive) Grayson wanted to make his big day even more special by fishing. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Judges

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Judges was in the 14th century

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Judges

noun
Judg·​es ˈjəj-əz How to pronounce Judges (audio)
: a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible
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