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Daniel

[dan-yuhl]

noun

  1. Bible.

    1. a prophet living in Babylon during the Captivity.

    2. the book of the Bible bearing his name. Dan.

  2. Samuel, 1562–1619, English poet and historian: poet laureate 1599–1619.

  3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “the Lord is my judge.”



Daniel

1

/ ˈdænjəl /

noun

  1. Old Testament

    1. a youth who was taken into the household of Nebuchadnezzar, received guidance and apocalyptic visions from God, and was given divine protection when thrown into the lions' den

    2. the book that recounts these experiences and visions (in full The Book of the Prophet Daniel )

  2. (often preceded by a) a wise upright person

“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

Daniel

2

/ ˈdænjəl /

noun

  1. Paul ( Wilson ). born 1958, English conductor; musical director of the English National Opera (1997–2005)

  2. Samuel. ?1562–1619, English poet and writer: author of the sonnet sequence Delia (1592)

“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 Daniel1

sense 2: referring to Daniel in the Apocryphal Book of Susanna
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Example Sentences

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His approach was the third expression of interest rejected by the club's board since the sudden departure of executive chairman Daniel Levy in September.

From BBC

With Jonathan Taylor running in a hat-trick in their 40-6 hammering of the Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Daniel Jones looking like a new man, they will be a tough match for any side.

From BBC

This was a Commanders offense missing star receiver Terry McLaurin, and with Daniels ostensibly limited by a sprained knee and bulky brace.

He spoke ahead of a vigil on Friday where speakers included Rabbi Daniel Walker - who helped stave off the killer - as well as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.

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Gap discipline — this defense doesn’t handle scrambling quarterbacks well, and nobody scrambles better than Daniels.

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