Peleg

//ˈpɛ.lɛɡ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Hebrew. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    One of the two sons of Eber. countable, uncountable

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"For a moment I stood a little puzzled by this curious request, not knowing exactly how to take it, whether humorously or in earnest. But concentrating all his crow’s feet into one scowl, Captain Peleg started me on the errand."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew פֶּלֶג (péleḡ).

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