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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • In the Bible, a son of Jacob and Leah and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.

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Examples

  • This derivation makes the double propriety of the name Zebulon very apparent.

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

  • There are too many people around the station in Zebulon, and there'd almost surely be someone there who knew them.

    The Camp Fire Girls in the Woods, or Bessie King's First Council Fire 1914

  • The family must have had a pious liking for Bible names, because he was called Zebulon, my sister Peninnah, and I Ezra, which is not a name for a gentleman.

    The Autobiography of a Quack 1899

  • The family must have had a pious liking for Bible names, because he was called Zebulon, my sister Peninnah, and I Ezra, which is not a name for a gentleman.

    The Autobiography of a Quack and the Case of George Dedlow 1871

  • 10 And Barak called Zebulon and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet; and Deborah went up with him.

    The Woman's Bible Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1858

  • Later, on the quivering, red-eyed "Zebulon," Wainwright sings, "My mother's in the hospital/My sister's at the opera/I'm in love but let's not talk about it/There's so much to tell you."

    Paste Magazine 2010

  • Rufus Wainwright - "Zebulon" (Live) • The singer-songwriter announced a new album and its tracklist this week, now performs its intimate set-closer about his mother,

    Stereogum Stereogum 2010

  • So far, the group has attracted 250 members, and once a week, they congregate at music venues such as Zebulon, Brooklyn Bowl, and Rose Live for whatever funk, soul, afrobeat or funk acts happen to be in town that day.

    NY Post: News 2010

  • Aided by the suspect's Cree Indian ex-bodyguard, Zebulon Sixkill who adopts the P.I. as a mentor and role model, Spenser bulls and breezes along in a predictable manner—but then the predictability is part of the pleasure.

    A Turning Point For Two Tough Guys Tom Nolan 2011

  • Mr. Toubin, who remains in serious condition as this issue goes to print, had been slated to host this dance party at Zebulon, and this installment will double as a benefit to help his family cover his medical costs.

    Holiday Hoedowns Andy Beta 2011

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