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Definition of Jonathan
1. Noun. Red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw.
Definition of Jonathan
1. Proper noun. (biblical character) A son of Saul, first mentioned in 1 Samuel. ¹
2. Proper noun. (Hebrew male given name) of biblical origin. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jonathan
Literary usage of Jonathan
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register by Henry Fritz-Gilbert Waters (1902)
"[jonathan.] Dec: 13. 1740. N. Ebenezer Hunting had a Son born. [jonathan. ...
jonathan. Aug: 28. 1750. John Mills had a Son born. Nathanael. Oct: 22. 1750. ..."
2. Representative American Plays by Arthur Hobson Quinn (1917)
"jonathan. Why, such a tamal cross tike you never saw ! ... I was thinking, Mr.
jonathan, what could be the reason of her carrying herself so coolly to you. ..."
3. Library of Southern Literature by Edwin Anderson Alderman, Joel Chandler Harris, Charles William Kent (1909)
"The fray was fast—Israel fled—the foe Fierce after Saul, whom jonathan defended.
... And my brother jonathan! If I believe it will not miracle Alone bring ..."
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