Nimrod

[ nim-rod ]

/ ˈnɪm rɒd /

noun

the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Gen. 10:8–10.

(sometimes lowercase) a person expert in or devoted to hunting.

Related forms

Nim·rod·i·an, Nim·rod·ic, Nim·rod·i·cal, adjective

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Examples from the Web for nimrod

Nimrod, who is deemed perfectly competent authority, insists on its use with fast roadsters and coach-horses.
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I stole a little nearer—and then turned and went gently back to Nimrod.
A Woman Tenderfoot|Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
"I'm afraid we'll have to keep him tied up now," said Mr. Nimrod.
Bruno|Byrd Spilman Dewey
Then Nimrod gathered these wicked people together and went with them to the plain of Shinar.
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Nimrod now began to crawl about the house, snarling and grumbling at everyone.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell

British Dictionary definitions for nimrod

Nimrod

/ (ˈnɪmrɒd) /

noun

Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9)Douay spelling: Nemrod

a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting

Derived Forms

Nimrodian or Nimrodic, adjective

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Nimrod

noun

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Nimrod

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