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Nimrod
[ nim-rod ]
noun
- (in the Bible) the great-grandson of Noah: noted as a great hunter.
- Sometimes nimrod. a person expert in or devoted to hunting:
Our two best archers are aptly nicknamed the Nimrod twins.
- nimrod. Slang. a foolish or inept person; doofus:
What an annoying nimrod he turned out to be.
Nimrod
/ ˈnɪmrɒd /
noun
- Old Testament a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8–9) Douay spellingNemrod
- a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting
Derived Forms
- Nimˈrodian, adjective
Other Words From
- Nim·rod·i·an Nim·rod·ic Nim·rod·i·cal adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Nimrod1
Example Sentences
In times of contemplation, that can mean Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber or Edward Elgar’s “Nimrod,” compositions with a plangent feel.
But Dar-Nimrod makes a pretty convincing case that pinning down the precise meaning of cool is actually important.
Cæsar got to be a great hero in the sheep-killing business—a perfect Nimrod of a dog.
Nembrot, Nimrod; so that his toures hye refers to the tower of Babel.
Contrast with these descriptions the lines in which Dante has described the gigantic spectre of Nimrod.
By the beard of Nimrod, he should be better served than any of us his descendants, who must needs feed the hungry swarming brood.
By the beard of Nimrod, I will take better order with these golden guards of mine!
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