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Webster 1913 Edition
Samson
Sam′son
,Noun.
An Israelite of Bible record (see
Judges xiii.
), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength. Samson post
. (a)
(Naut.)
A strong post resting on the keelson, and supporting a beam of the deck; also, a temporary or movable pillar carrying a leading block or pulley for various purposes.
Brande & C.
(b)
In deep-well boring, the post which supports the walking beam of the apparatus.
Definition 2024
Samson
Samson
English
Alternative forms
Proper noun
Samson
- An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. (biblical character)
- (by extension) Any very strong man.
- A male given name.
- An English surname derived from the given name.
Quotations
- 1611, Bible (KJV): : Judges 16:6:
- And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
Translations
Israelite judge
very strong man
|
given name
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surname
Anagrams
Faroese
Proper noun
Samson m
- A male given name.
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Samson: Samsonsson
- daughter of Samson: Samsonsdóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Samson |
| Accusative | Samson |
| Dative | Samsoni |
| Genitive | Samsons |