noun
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either of two books of the Apocrypha, I and II Esdras , called III and IV Esdras , in the Douay Bible
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either of two books of the Douay Bible Old Testament, I and II Esdras corresponding to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Authorized Version
Example Sentences
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The outbreak is being exacerbated by a mistrust of health workers, as Esdras Tsongo reports from Butembo, where the epidemic began.
From The Guardian ● May 15, 2019
When she was finally reunited with Esdras, she said: “When I entered this house, the first question he asked me was, ‘Why did you leave me behind?’
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2019
She has been raising her great-grandson Esdras since he was born, but still Esdras was placed in a foster family because Mejia did not have documents confirming custody.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2019
Califas Taco — Esdras Ochoa has been busy lately: the Mexicali Taco & Co. chef-owner recently opened Salazar, his new barbecue restaurant in Frogtown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2016
The one expected was to be called after my father, Esdras.
From The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire by Chatrian, Alexandre
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