Zebedee
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Zebedee
From Late Latin Zebedaeus, from Greek Zebedaîos, from Hebrew Zabdī, shortening of Zabdīʾēl or Zabdīyāh “Gift of God”
Example Sentences
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Zebedee, who now is Suncor’s executive vice president of upstream operations, will be named president and CEO when Kruger makes his move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ella Singleton-Redmond, the women's booker for Zebedee, said disability was often left out of debates about diversity.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022
“Before Zebedee, disability was not included in the diversity debate,” she said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
The Hwange park guide, Zebedee, told us to call him “Rhino,” though his name was not prophetic.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2018
He even smiled over his shoulder towards Zebedee Isaacs at the tiller.
From Miranda of the Balcony A Story by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle) Mason
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