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A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter.
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name
A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin.
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name
Used attributively of a ladies' association within the church in order to make and distribute clothes for the poor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, form-of, historical
Topics: Christianity
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noun
A member of a Dorcas association.
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verb
To do the work of a Dorcas; to make and distribute clothes to the poor.
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History
From Ancient Greek δορκάς (dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
Across languages
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