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English word origin

Etymology of Jesse

From Ancient Greek Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí), from Hebrew יִשַׁי (Yishai).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

The son of Obed and the father of king David. · A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. · A female given name, variant of Jessie.

noun

A representation of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art, such as a genealogical tree in stained glass or a branched candlestick.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Ancient Greek Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí), from Hebrew יִשַׁי (Yishai).

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