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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

When you and Cousin Achsah take to plotting, I must investigate.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Hilary Trent

I shall not forget my duty, Cousin Achsah.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Hilary Trent

Though he had at first agreed with Paula that residence with Miss Achsah would not "do" for Natalie, he saw the fitness of her decision.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Hilary Trent

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