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(ben′jə mən)

noun

benzoin (sense )

Origin: altered < Fr benjoin, benzoin

noun

a masculine name: dim. Ben, Benny
Bible
1. Jacob's youngest son, whose mother was Rachel: Gen. 35:18
2. the tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:36

Origin: Heb binyamin, lit., son of the right hand; hence, favorite son

Benjamin, Judah Philip 1811-84; U.S. lawyer: Confederate secretary of state (1862-65)
Benjamin, Walter 1892-1940; Ger. philosopher & critic

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noun

See benzoin.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration (influenced by the name Benjamin)

Origin: of benjoin, benzoin; see benzoin

In the Bible, the younger son of Jacob and Rachel and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.

Origin:

Origin: Hebrew binyāmîn, son of the south

Origin: : bēn, son; see bn in Semitic roots

Origin: + yāmîn, south; see ymn in Semitic roots

, Asher 1773-1845.

American architect particularly noted for his books, such as The American Builder's Companion (1806), which popularized late colonial and Greek Revival designs throughout New England.

, Judah Philip 1811-1884.

British-born American politician who served as Confederate secretary of war (1861-1862) and secretary of state (1862-1865).

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