Melchior
[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr]
- one of the three Magi.
- Lau·ritz (Leb·recht Hom·mel) [lou-rits, lawr-its; Danish lou-rits lib-rekht hom-el] /ˈlaʊ rɪts, ˈlɔr ɪts; Danish ˈlaʊ rɪts ˈlɪb rɛxt ˈhɒm ɛl/, 1890–1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.
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Examples from the Web for melchior
Contemporary Examples
Melchior is the forerunner of the aunt who always gave me socks.
Casper, Melchior, and Balthazar “presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Historical Examples
Melchior Hondecoeter, the best known, was of an ancient and noble family.
Six Centuries of PaintingRandall Davies
I had not examined the packet in which was the money which Melchior had given me at parting.
Japhet in Search of a FatherFrederick Marryat
When Melchior was under other disguises, she remained in the camp with Nattée.
Japhet in Search of a FatherFrederick Marryat
“Then if she said that, she cannot have dealings with the devil,” observed Melchior.
Japhet in Search of a FatherFrederick Marryat
Melchior then went out, locked the door after him, and I was left to my meditations.
Japhet in Search of a FatherFrederick Marryat
Melchior1
- (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
- Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts). 1890–1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark
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Melchior2
- (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
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Word Origin and History for melchior
Melchior
masc. proper name, literally "king of light," from Hebrew melekh "king" + or "light."
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