Lilith

[ lil-ith ]

noun
  1. Semitic Mythology. a female demon dwelling in deserted places and attacking children.

  2. Jewish Folklore. Adam's first wife, before Eve was created.

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How to use Lilith in a sentence

  • The legends of Lilith were transmitted from people to people until they came down to the Jews, who believed them.

  • You have been everywhere, Lady Lilith, and met every one whom the world considers worth meeting—they were not too numerous?

    Lady Lilith | Stephen McKenna
  • Some day, perhaps, Lady Lilith will meet a man who goes to the other end of England to avoid her.

    Lady Lilith | Stephen McKenna
  • One looked to Lady Lilith in old days to create a diversion, but your dire friendship has sobered her.

    Lady Lilith | Stephen McKenna

British Dictionary definitions for Lilith

Lilith

/ (ˈlɪlɪθ) /


noun
  1. (in the Old Testament and in Jewish folklore) a female demon, who attacks children

  2. (in Talmudic literature) Adam's first wife

  1. a witch notorious in medieval demonology

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