Ezra
a Jewish scribe and prophet of the 5th century b.c., who with Nehemiah led the revival of Judaism in Palestine.
a book of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviation: Ezr.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “help.”
Origin of Ezra
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How to use Ezra in a sentence
But at the same instant Ezras long holster pistol came into play.
The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill | John T. McIntyreAt sight of the packet and Scarletts announcement that he had been bidden to come that way, Ezras attention became fixed.
The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill | John T. McIntyreEzras quick eye had noted the concerted action of the mans friends at the moment of the attack.
The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill | John T. McIntyreThe hidden meaning of this must have left its trace in Ezras voice, for Penningtons gaze, if it were possible, grew keener.
The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill | John T. McIntyreThen all shook Ezras hand warmly, after which Putnam and Prescott, followed by the lad, strode out of the room.
The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill | John T. McIntyre
British Dictionary definitions for Ezra
/ (ˈɛzrə) /
a Jewish priest of the 5th century bc, who was sent from Babylon by the Persian king Artaxerxes I to reconstitute observance of the Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the captivity
the book recounting his efforts to perform this task
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