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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“Before Zebedee, disability was not included in the diversity debate,” she said.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2021
Following her graduation Lucy, who now wears a splint on one leg and uses a walking stick, attended a casting for Zebedee model management and was signed up.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2021
The Hwange park guide, Zebedee, told us to call him “Rhino,” though his name was not prophetic.
From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2018
Carswell is on a high, bouncing down the corridors of power like Zebedee.
From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2014
Was John the son of Zebedee ever in Asia?
From The Christ Of Paul Or, The Enigmas of Christianity by Reber, George
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