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Jonathan

1

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

  1. a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.


Jonathan

2

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a son of Saul and friend of David.
  2. Archaic. an American, especially a New Englander. Compare Brother Jonathan.
  3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

Jonathan

1

noun

  1. Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Jonathan

2

/ ˈdʒɒnəθən /

noun

  1. a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan1

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan1

C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist
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Example Sentences

Jonathan Gruber, the economist who helped design Romneycare and the Affordable Care Act, falls on his sword before Congress.

Jonathan Moore, who secured the $1.7 million settlement in the Stewart case, is representing them.

Available at Jonathan Adler Whisky Tumbler Set—Light Horn, $65  This is drinking at its most fashionable.

“Foreplay for them is getting their emails in check,” Jonathan says.

Around 2005, Drew flew west to pursue a career in acting while Jonathan ran the business in Calgary.

Jonathan Richardson died; a celebrated English painter of heads, and an author.

And he commanded that Jonathan's garments should he taken off, and that he shonld be clothed with purple: and they did so.

And they that were in the city being affrighted, opened the gates to him: so Jonathan took Joppe.

And it came to pass, when Alexander, the king heard these words, that he honoured Jonathan yet more.

And Jonathan stretched forth his hand to strike Bacchides, but he turned away from him backwards.

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