matthew

Noun
US[math-yoo]/ˈmæθju/2 syllables
Synonyms: Saint MatthewSt. MatthewSaint Matthew the ApostleSt. Matthew the ApostleLeviGospel of MatthewGospel According to Matthew

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)matthews

  1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first GospelSynonyms: Saint MatthewSt. MatthewSaint Matthew the ApostleSt. Matthew the ApostleLeviInstance of Apostle, Evangelist, saint
  2. one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the MountSynonyms: Gospel of MatthewGospel According to MatthewInstance of book, GospelPart of New Testament
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Matthew prop. n.

Saint Matthew, a disciple of Jesus; author of the first Gospel. Syn. — Saint Matthew, St. Matthew, Saint Matthew the Apostle, Levi.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5

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