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Silas

[ sahy-luhs ]

noun

  1. a male given name.


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When talking about the Hay Creek Fire recently, my son, Silas, told me that more than anything, he hopes Grandfather Tree survives.

Silas then locked a befuddled Stefan in the safe meant for himself and dropped it into the river.

Silas Deane is a Connecticut merchant and congressional delegate.

And turning to the old lawyer, he told of Silas Dickerson's letter concerning the boots.

Eric was not envious of his brother's good luck, and he was thankful for his share in old Silas' generosity.

In the mountainous country is a river, the Silas, on the surface of which nothing will float.

Silas understood their language a little, so that with the aid of signs we could carry on sufficient conversation for our purpose.

Uncle Thatcher blamed Dorn for hurting Silas, and has hated the thought of him ever since.

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