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Ishmael

ish·mael

UK/ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ US/ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

2.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

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Origin

From Hebrew יִשְׁמָעֵאל (yishma'él (yišmāʿēl), “God hears, God will hear”). Doublet of Ismail.

Phrases

  • St Ishmael

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