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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

Well," observed Mrs. Joe, after a pause, "let us hope that Miss Achsah will be reconciled after the lawyer's plans are more fully developed.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

Tabitha," remonstrated Miss Achsah with evident sincerity, "sometimes I doubt your election.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

Above all earthly things he dreaded sinners of the type of Achsah Claghorn.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

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