Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A Hebrew prophet distinguished for sagacity and ripeness of judgment in youth; hence, a sagacious and upright judge.
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- proper noun The book in the
Old Testament of theBible . - proper noun The prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
- proper noun A male
given name in regular use since the Middle Ages and recently quite popular. - proper noun rare A female
given name . - proper noun A
patronymic surname . - proper noun A location in the state of
Wyoming in theUnited States (Zip Code: 83115). (From the U.S. Census Bureau 1990)
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- noun an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
- noun a wise and upright judge
- noun (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
Etymologies
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Examples
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TOM RUSKIN, SPOKESMAN FOR DANIEL SCHULER (via telephone): Well, it ` s-- it ` s highlighting a tragedy in Daniel ` s life, the Bastardis ` life, the Longos ` life and the Hances `.
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DANIEL GRAYSTONE In his early 40s, a spectacularly wealthy computer engineer / designer, Daniel is married to Amanda and the father of Zoe — but his extensive business interests leave him little time for his child, whom he still sees as a little girl in pink shoes.
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Among the names of musical instruments in Daniel iii. 5 and 15, the sixth, generally but wrongly rendered "dulcimer," is thought by many scholars to signify a kind of bag-pipe (see commentaries on _Daniel_ and the theological encyc.).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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Daniel (@Daniel -- Artest) anticipated fan wrath after the Game 2 loss:
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Poor daniel, brian, led, dan still hating on the Broncos. tiny wrote: Daniel
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DANIEL Our little Daniel has gotten a tad arrogant, no?
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BAR CLASS GRASS student: daniel Favourite lunch Full meal Favourite place Canteen in Engineering Campus Daniel is a student, and he is doing an internship within the Design Faculty.
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DANIEL DUFFY, LHP - Seems like a long ways away for a pitcher who has been nothing but dominant, but Daniel will be just 23 years old by 2012 and ready to step in to the middle of the rotation.
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JACK KENNY, CREATOR, "THE BOOK OF DANIEL": Jesus represents the best part of Daniel.
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PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES DANIEL GUTTMAN TO THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION President Clinton announced today the appointment of Daniel
Guttman Named To Osha Review Commission ITY National Archives 1996
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