Definitions

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  • proper noun biblical An early Christian woman.
  • proper noun rare A female given name of biblical origin.

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek "dainty"

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Examples

  • In his letter to the Romans, written in the late 50s (A.D.), the Apostle Paul writes of a deacon named Phoebe; a "fellow worker" named Prisca; and "workers in the Lord" Tryphena and Tryphosa.

    A Woman’s Place Is In The Church 2010

  • Tryphena, amor me perdit, neque malum hoc amplius sustinere possum.

    Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

  • I am undone, O sister Tryphena, I cannot endure these love pangs; what shall I do?

    Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

  • Tell me, sweetheart (saith Tryphena to a lovesick Charmides in [5701] Lucian), what is it that troubles thee? peradventure I can ease thy mind, and further thee in thy suit; and so, without question, she might, and so mayst thou, if the patient be capable of good counsel, and will hear at least what may be said.

    Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

  • Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord.

    Probably Just One Of Those Funny Coincidences 2006

  • Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord.

    Villaraigosa And Nunez Cut And Run - Video Report 2006

  • Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord.

    THE NAMES OF JESUS RUBEL SHELLY 1999

  • Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord.

    THE NAMES OF JESUS RUBEL SHELLY 1999

  • She thinks a great deal o 'Mother, 'cause Mother teaches her Sunday-school class an' says Tryphena oughter marry a missionary.

    Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know Asa Don Dickinson 1918

  • Foster, with her gingham gown an 'muslin apron on; her folks have gone up to Amherst for Thanksgivin', an 'Tryphena has come over to help our folks get dinner.

    Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know Asa Don Dickinson 1918

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