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benjamin

noun

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noun

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

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

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