abram
see also: Abram
Adjective

abram

  1. (obsolete) auburn [Attested from prior to 1150 until the early 17th century.]

Abram
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/
Proper noun
  1. Abraham prophet in the Old Testament. [First attested prior to 1150.]
    • 1611, King James Version of the Bible, Genesis 12:5
      And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
    • 1596-97, William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, Act I Scene 3
      O father Abram, what these Christians are,
      Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
      The thoughts of others! [...]
    • 2005-2014, Modern English Version (MEV), Gen. 12:5 and 17:5:
      Abram took Sarai his wife, Lot his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had accumulated, and the people that they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan. They came to the land of Canaan.
      No longer will your name be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.
    Synonyms: Abraham
  2. A male given name. [First attested prior to 1150.]
  3. Surname [First attested prior to 1150.]
Translations Noun

abram (plural abrams)

  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Synonym of Abraham man#English|Abraham man
Adjective

abram

  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves) insane; mad
  2. (obsolete, UK, thieves) naked.
    She's all Abram
Proper noun
  1. A village near Manchester.
  2. Surname



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