LEVITE

Levite

(noun) a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch that provided male assistants to the temple priests)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Levite (plural Levites)

A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi.

(obsolete, jocular) A clergyman.

(now, historical) A type of loose women's dress.

Anagrams

• velite

Source: Wiktionary


Le"vite, n. Etym: [L. Levites, Gr. Levi, one of the sons of Jacob.]

1. (Bib. Hist.)

Definition: One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices, the music of the services, etc.

2. A priest; so called in contempt or ridicule.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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