English Explanatory Dictionary

Gileadite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Gilead.
  2. A member of the League of Gileadites, a U.S. organization dedicated to protecting fugitive slaves.

Word forms

Gileadite Gileadites

Etymology

From Gilead + -ite.

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