Abraham's barm

US/ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæms bɑɹm/US/ˈeɪ.bɹə.həms bɑɹm/

proper noun

Synonym of Abraham's bosom.

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Abraham's bosom
OriginMiddle English Abrahames barme →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. obsoleteChristianitySynonym of Abraham's bosom.First known use First attested prior to 1150.

    Synonyms: Abraham's bosom

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of Abraham's bosom.

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Abraham's bosom
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abraham's bosom

Origin

  1. Middle EnglishAbrahames barme
  2. EnglishAbraham's barm

From Middle English Abrahames barme, Habrahammes barm.

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