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Matthew

[ math-yoo ]

noun

  1. one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.
  2. (in the New Testament) the first Gospel. : Matt.
  3. a male given name.


Matthew

/ ˈæθː /

noun

  1. Saint Matthew or Levi
    a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16
  2. the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Matthew1

From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic Ѳٳ徱, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”
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Mr Matthews said they always spent the build-up "peeking at the weather forecast", adding: "We've got it down a fine art now, basically we take everything we need out there."

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Shirreffs went to work for Matthews but it only paid room and board.

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District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas, accuses CBS of "unlawful acts of election and voter interference through malicious, deceptive and substantial news distortion."

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Matthew Macfadyen, to me, is one of the best actors on the planet.

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City Councilman Matthew Bryan, who has made access to the falls a key part of his agenda, said that he believes the city and Union Pacific may finally be able to make it happen.

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