Abdon

[ ab-don ]

noun

, Bible.

1. one of the minor judges of Israel.
2. a courtier of the Biblical king Josiah.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Abdon¹

From Late Latin Abdon, from Greek Habdṓn, from Hebrew ʿAdbon, of uncertain meaning, perhaps “Servant of N (a deity)”

Example Sentences

"If you make robots soft, you need to come up with new ways to give them power and make them move so that they can do work," said Abdon Pena-Francesch, assistant professor of materials science and engineering affiliated with the Robotics Institute at the University of Michigan and a corresponding author of the study.

From Science Daily

“Comptroller Mendoza has zero tolerance for anti-semitism or hate speech,” Mendoza spokesperson Abdon Pallasch said in the statement, which does not name the employee.

From Seattle Times

Abdon Prats put Mallorca ahead again just before halftime, and Fermin López sealed the draw in the 75th with what was his first league goal for the Catalan club.

From Washington Times

The wake of Marcos Abdón Tziquin Cuc, 21, in the village of Paquilá.

From New York Times

Abdon Pallasch, the former Sun-Times reporter who alongside journalist Jim DeRogatis broke the initial story about Kelly’s abuse allegations, said Wednesday at the courthouse that the verdict was vindicating.

From Washington Post