Abdon
Americannoun
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one of the minor judges of Israel.
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a courtier of the Biblical king Josiah.
Etymology
Origin of Abdon
From Late Latin Abdon, from Greek Habdṓn, from Hebrew ʿAdbon, of uncertain meaning, perhaps “Servant of N (a deity)”
Example Sentences
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Abdu Kharouf’s immediate family said they believe the intelligence documents, having long suspected their cousin turned on them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
He added that he used to meet with imam Abdu Kharouf, who is reported in the document to be a facilitator for a local rebel leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
The Abdu family, which includes 32 people, also fled Gaza City to central Gaza early in the war.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
“She was the most beautiful person in our family,” says Abdu Shukkur.
From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023
The chain was made of large iron links, with several sharp, square swivels in it, and these Abdu so placed that they projected from the rest.
From Under the Rebel's Reign by Neufeld, Charles
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