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levite
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Levite
(gcide) | Levite \Le"vite\ (l[=e]"v[imac]t), n. [L. Levites, Gr.
Leyi:`ths, fr. Heb. Levi, one of the sons of Jacob.]
1. (Bib. Hist.) 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.
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2. A priest; -- so called in contempt or ridicule.
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levite
(wn) | Levite
n 1: a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch
that provided male assistants to the temple priests) |
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levite
(mass) | levite
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levite
(wn) | Levite
n 1: a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch
that provided male assistants to the temple priests) |
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