beth
[beys, beyt; Sephardic Hebrew bet]
- the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- either of the consonant sounds represented by this letter.
Origin of beth
Beth
[beth]
- a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
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Examples from the Web for beth
Contemporary Examples
The Walking Dead piled up an impressive body count in 2014, with Lizzie, Hershel, and Beth among its major casualties.
Emily Kinney told me that Beth and Dawn understood and respected each other on a certain level.
‘Walking Dead’ Showrunner Scott Gimple Teases ‘Darker, Weirder’ Times AheadMelissa Leon
December 2, 2014
But in another world, Beth stabs Dawn and she is bleeding and none of those other cops are helping her get to a doctor.
‘Walking Dead’ Showrunner Scott Gimple Teases ‘Darker, Weirder’ Times AheadMelissa Leon
December 2, 2014
When did you first receive the news that Beth would be killed off?
Do you think Beth knew what would happen if she stabbed Dawn with those scissors?
Historical Examples
“But he is not all wolf,” interposed Beth, standing for her brother in his absence.
White FangJack London
Peter glanced around, pointed vaguely, and Beth Cameron laughed.
The Vagrant DukeGeorge Gibbs
"I've been thinkin' about what you said yesterday," said Beth to Peter.
The Vagrant DukeGeorge Gibbs
Pity—with a voice like that—she ought to have had opportunities—this scornful little Beth.
The Vagrant DukeGeorge Gibbs
Like Beth Cameron this girl was very particular in choosing her acquaintances.
The Vagrant DukeGeorge Gibbs
beth
- the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ב) transliterated as b
Word Origin
from Hebrew bēth-, bayith house
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