Ish-bosheth

[ ish-boh-shith ]

/ ɪʃˈboʊ ʃɪθ /

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noun

a son and successor of Saul. 2 Samuel 2–4.

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How to use Ish-bosheth in a sentence

As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.
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Great for convincing your co-workers to DVR Black-ish while at work.
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I know that one day in the near (ish) future, we will return to our usual hikes and bike rides.
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Vulture wrote a helpful-ish explainer about how to make sure you see it.
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But as perfect a pairing as Trophy Wife was with Modern Family, black-ish is, too.
‘black-ish’ Is the New ‘Modern Family’|Kevin Fallon|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If it ish true dat de closhe makes de man, you vill do excellent vell, and de people vill not now run after you.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng
Der ish pottles de Kaiser CharlemagneVonce filled mit gold-red wine!
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
Where ish de himmelstrablende Stern—De shtar of de shpirit's light?
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
Where ish de lofely golden cloudDat float on de moundain's prow?
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
Such an Adam and Eve-ish state of things we never saw before.
The Story of the Cambrian|C. P. Gasquoine