English Explanatory Dictionary

Dorcas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter.
  2. A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin.
  3. Used attributively of a ladies' association within the church in order to make and distribute clothes for the poor.
noun
  1. A member of a Dorcas association.
verb
  1. To do the work of a Dorcas; to make and distribute clothes to the poor.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːkəs/ /ˈdɔɹkəs/

Word forms

Dorcas Dorcasses Dorcases Dorcassing Dorcasing Dorcassed Dorcased

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δορκάς (dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.

Derived words

dorcastry
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