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Achsah

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[ak-suh] / ˈæk sə /
Douay Bible, Axa

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the daughter of Caleb who was promised in marriage to the conqueror of the city of Debir.


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When Achsah Nesmith got the phone call offering her a job writing presidential speeches for Jimmy Carter, she turned it down.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Dorsey owned a farm implement and hardware business in Ellicott City, Md. His daughter Achsah Dorsey Serpell took possession of the farm after his death.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022

"But Achsah was the daughter of a Caleb," said Zarah.

From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.

"Does Miss Achsah say what the lawyer intends to do with his purchase?" asked Mrs. Joe.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

To the others, except to Leonard, who had evidently been taught to revere Miss Achsah, she was personally unknown, hence the loss occasioned by her absence was by them unfelt.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary