Aaron

[ air-uh n, ar- ]

/ ˈɛər ən, ˈær- /

noun

the older brother of Moses, usually regarded as the first high priest of the Hebrews. Ex. 28; 40:13–16.

Henry LouisHank,born 1934, U.S. baseball player.

a male given name.

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Example sentences from the Web for aaron

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Old Aaron Rockharrt looked up at her in surprise and not altogether with pleasure.
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For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.
The Bible for Young People|Anonymous
And Argyle pinched Aaron's arm fast, then went unsteadily up the steps to his hotel door.
Aaron's Rod|D. H. Lawrence
"Wherever you go, you'll find people with their noses tied to some goal," said Aaron.
Aaron's Rod|D. H. Lawrence
The waiter who had brought Aaron his soup now came very free and easy, to ask for further orders.
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British Dictionary definitions for aaron

Aaron

/ (ˈɛərən) /

noun

Old Testament the first high priest of the Israelites, brother of Moses (Exodus 4:14)

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