Jethro

//ˈd͡ʒɛθɹəʊ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The father-in-law of Moses. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. countable, uncountable

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"Several insurgent flautists attacked our armored column with Jethro Tull covers and rocket propelled grenades."

Etymology

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יִתְרוֹ (yitró).

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