nimrodian
rɒd noun
1.
the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter. Gen. 10:8–10.
2.
( 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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Nimrod (ˈnɪmrɒd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Old Testament Douay spelling: Nemrod a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8--9) |
| 2. | a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting |
| Nim'rodian | |
| —adj | |
| Nim'rodic | |
| —adj | |
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Nimrodian
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| Nimrod (ˈnɪmrɒd) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Old Testament Douay spelling: Nemrod a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8--9) |
| 2. | a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting |
| Nim'rodian | |
| —adj | |
| Nim'rodic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
Nimrod
"great hunter," 1712, in ref. to the biblical son of Cush, referred to (Gen. x.8-9) as "a mighty hunter before the Lord." It came to mean "geek, klutz" by 1983 in teenager slang, for unknown reasons. (Amateur theories include its occasional use in "Bugs Bunny" cartoon episodes featuring rabbit-hunting
Elmer Fudd as a foil; its possible ironic use, among hunters, for a clumsy member of their fraternity; or a stereotype of deer hunters by the non-hunting population in the U.S.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary
nimrod definition[ˈnɪmrɑd]
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Nimrod definition
firm, a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He was the first who claimed to be a "mighty one in the earth." Babel was the beginning of his kingdom, which he gradually enlarged (Gen. 10:8-10). The "land of Nimrod" (Micah 5:6) is a designation of Assyria or of Shinar, which is a part of it.
Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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