Moabite
an inhabitant or native of Moab.
an extinct language of Moab, in the Canaanite group of Semitic languages.
Also Mo·a·bit·ic [moh-uh-bit-ik], /ˌmoʊ əˈbɪt ɪk/, Mo·a·bit·ish [moh-uh-bahy-tish]. /ˈmoʊ əˌbaɪ tɪʃ/. of or relating to the ancient kingdom of Moab, its people, or their language.
Origin of Moabite
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How to use Moabite in a sentence
Ruth had forsaken every Moabitish friend and relative, to share the fortunes of Naomi.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus CoxWas she a Moabitish mother who had sacrificed her nephew to a professional duellist?
She returned, altered in circumstances, changed in appearance, and accompanied only by a Moabitish woman.
A Farmer's Wife | J. H. WillardShe is reputed to be of queenly beauty, but of an untamed Moabitish spirit.
A King of Tyre | James M. LudlowWithout a note of preparation he began to upbraid his master in good Moabitish.
Bible Romances | George W. Foote
British Dictionary definitions for Moabite
/ (ˈməʊəˌbaɪt) Old Testament /
of or relating to Moab, an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea, or its inhabitants
a native or inhabitant of Moab
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