Melchior

[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr]

noun

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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Contemporary Examples of melchior

Melchior is the forerunner of the aunt who always gave me socks.
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P. J. O’Rourke
December 6, 2014
Casper, Melchior, and Balthazar “presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
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P. J. O’Rourke
December 6, 2014

Historical Examples of melchior

Melchior Hondecoeter, the best known, was of an ancient and noble family.
Six Centuries of Painting
Randall Davies
I had not examined the packet in which was the money which Melchior had given me at parting.
Japhet in Search of a Father
Frederick Marryat
When Melchior was under other disguises, she remained in the camp with Nattée.
Japhet in Search of a Father
Frederick Marryat
“Then if she said that, she cannot have dealings with the devil,” observed Melchior.
Japhet in Search of a Father
Frederick Marryat
Melchior then went out, locked the door after him, and I was left to my meditations.
Japhet in Search of a Father
Frederick Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for melchior

Melchior

noun

(in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts). 1890–1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark

Melchior

noun

(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."