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- noun Someone who returns home from travelling, especially having repented of former extravagant behaviour.
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With reference to Luke 15:11-32.
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oroboros commented on the word prodigal son
The wastrel who returns to the welcoming arms of his father, much to the dismay of the model brother.
March 7, 2010