Enos

[ ee-nuhs ]

/ ˈi nəs /

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noun

the son of Seth. Genesis 5:6.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Enos

enophthalmos, enorm, enormity, enormous, enormousness, Enos, e-nose, enosis, enostosis, enough, enough is enough

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How to use Enos in a sentence

When Locksley was the offensive coordinator at Alabama in 2018, Enos was the quarterbacks coach.
Maryland football staff faces more turnover with the departure of multiple assistants|Emily Giambalvo|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the older brother of Taulia, Locksley and Enos helped the offense break school records.
Maryland football staff faces more turnover with the departure of multiple assistants|Emily Giambalvo|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Enos is already familiar with that system, and he’ll join an offensive staff that includes a few others who have followed Locksley to Maryland.
Maryland football hires Dan Enos as offensive coordinator|Emily Giambalvo|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
Maryland head coach Michael Locksley worked closely with Enos when they were both on staff at Alabama in 2018.
Maryland football hires Dan Enos as offensive coordinator|Emily Giambalvo|January 11, 2021|Washington Post

Locksley was the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator, and Enos coached the quarterbacks.
Maryland football hires Dan Enos as offensive coordinator|Emily Giambalvo|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
Ditto the firing of political director Wes Enos—“Zero impact,” Nahigian insisted.
Michele Bachmann Smiles Through|Lloyd Grove|December 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Following Kathy's death, Enos would continue to play Kathy's sullen twin, Jodean, in the fourth season of Big Love.
Big Love's 12 Most Memorable Moments|Jace Lacob|March 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Time is an object, but if Greece came in, preferably via Enos, the problem would be simplified.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
There is no protection there for the ships against submarines except Enos harbour and Enos is only one fathom deep.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
There sits Enos, in the shelter of a leaning tree by the fire, with his head thrown back and a bottle poised at his mouth.
Little Rivers|Henry van Dyke
Enos, God rest his soul, has been gone these past three years.
Trading Jeff and his Dog|James Arthur Kjelgaard
Captain Enos was evidently not bound out on a fishing trip, for he was making his boat as tidy as possible.
A Little Maid of Massachusetts Colony|Alice Turner Curtis

British Dictionary definitions for Enos

Enos

/ (ˈiːnɒs) /

noun

Old Testament a son of Seth (Genesis 4:26; 5:6)

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