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

Origin: Heb qayin, lit., one created

See Cain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

In the Bible, the eldest son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy and was condemned to be a fugitive.

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