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Cain definition

Cain (kān)

noun

  1. Bible the oldest son of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother Abel: Gen. 4
  2. any murderer, esp. of a brother

Etymology: Heb qayin, lit., one created

Cain Idioms

raise Cain

☆ Slang
  1. to create a great commotion
  2. to cause much trouble

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