Chaldee

[kal-dee-uhn]

Chal·de·an

[kal-dee-uhn]
noun
1.
one of an ancient Semitic people that formed the dominant element in Babylonia.
2.
the indigenous Semitic language of the Chaldeans, Aramaic being used as an auxiliary language.
4.
an astrologer, soothsayer, or enchanter. Dan. 1:4; 2:2.
adjective
5.
of or belonging to ancient Chaldea.
6.
pertaining to astrology, occult learning, etc.

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Chaldee is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Also, Chal·dee [kal-dee, kal-dee] .


Origin:
1575–85; < Latin Chaldae(us) (< Greek Chaldaîos Chaldaea, an astrologer) + -an
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Chaldee (kælˈdiː, kælˈdeɪɪk)
 
n
1.  a nontechnical term for Biblical Aramaic, which was once believed to be the language of the ancient Chaldeans
2.  See also Chaldean the actual language of the ancient Chaldeans
3.  an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea; a Chaldean

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