Dorcas
a Christian woman at Joppa who made clothing for people in need. Acts 9:36–41.
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How to use Dorcas in a sentence
But Mrs. Dodd, the present vicar's wife, retained the precious prerogative of choosing the book to be read at the monthly Dorcas.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsDorcas is a sweet, obedient child, and she would not deceive her loving and beloved mother.
In the Onyx Lobby | Carolyn WellsDorcas' red lower lip quivered, and the big tears gathered in her eyes.
In the Onyx Lobby | Carolyn WellsYou see, Bates is scared to death now, for fear it was his aunt, and even more scared for fear it was Dorcas' mother!
In the Onyx Lobby | Carolyn WellsShe could not pay any one a higher compliment than that, and Dorcas could not receive one that would please her better.
A Horse's Tale | Mark Twain
British Dictionary definitions for Dorcas
/ (ˈdɔːkəs) /
a charitable woman of Joppa (Acts 9:36–42)
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