Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of antelopes.
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- proper noun biblical A woman restored to life by
Peter . - proper noun A female
given name of biblical origin.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Such was Tabitha also known as Dorcas, a believer living in the town of Joppa during the first century.
Saints & Scoundrels of the Bible Linda Chaffee Taylor 2008
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Such was Tabitha also known as Dorcas, a believer living in the town of Joppa during the first century.
Saints & Scoundrels of the Bible Linda Chaffee Taylor 2008
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Tabitha also called Dorcas had been well loved by the believers for all the kind things she did for them.
Mysteries & Intrigues of the Bible Howard Books 2007
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Perhaps they began carving her epitaph: “Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, lived a quiet life of helpful service.”
Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible Linda Washington 2007
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Tabitha also called Dorcas had been well loved by the believers for all the kind things she did for them.
Mysteries & Intrigues of the Bible Howard Books 2007
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Tabitha also called Dorcas had been well loved by the believers for all the kind things she did for them.
Mysteries & Intrigues of the Bible Howard Books 2007
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Tabitha also called Dorcas had been well loved by the believers for all the kind things she did for them.
Mysteries & Intrigues of the Bible Howard Books 2007
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Perhaps they began carving her epitaph: “Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, lived a quiet life of helpful service.”
Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible Linda Washington 2007
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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
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