Amos
a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
a book of the Bible bearing his name.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “burden.”
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He partnered with Gaye and Helen Reddy to launch his cookie company, Famous Amos, in 1975.
Amos finished with eight tackles, the third most on the team, including one for a loss.
For Virginia safety D’Angelo Amos, Veterans Day is a family affair | Gene Wang | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostHis plans changed when, after much reflection, Amos decided his football career would be better served at another school.
For Virginia safety D’Angelo Amos, Veterans Day is a family affair | Gene Wang | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostWe believe it becomes a ‘good order and discipline’ issue if [Amos] believes he is being misrepresented by them.
Gagging the Corps: A Marine Commandant’s War on Newsprint | David Abrams | February 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAn Ani DiFranco or Tori Amos can be neutralized with a hefty country section or heavy metal.
Not everyone shares the sentiment of Amos, including Elfreida Dahn, another street vendor.
McArthur Taylor, Son of War Criminal Charles Taylor, Defends His Father | Gboko Stewart | September 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMargherita Missoni Gives Birth to Baby Boy: Margherita Missoni and husband Eugenio Amos are now proud parents!
Kenneth Cole's Syria Tweet Sparks Controversy; Altuzarra Receives Major Investment | The Fashion Beast Team | September 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAmos Yadlin signs petition to free jailed Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard.
For thus saith Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall be carried away captive out of their own land.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousA year ago news came to Montgomery of Amos Cadwalader's death, but no particulars concerning his family or burial place.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine Green"You only have I known of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities" (Amos iii:2).
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. GaebeleinBut the hero of the story--Amos Barton--is a different sort of man from his worldly and easy rector.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII | John LordIn answer a man who had only lately joined the small encampment, Amos L. Lovejoy, immediately volunteered.
Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
British Dictionary definitions for Amos
/ (ˈeɪmɒs) /
a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century bc
the book containing his oracles
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