Reference meaning

GIDEON

proper noun·Reference

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A warrior judge of Israel mentioned in the book of Judges.

Other meanings

2. proper noun

A male given name from Hebrew, popularized by Puritans.

3. proper noun

An English surname originating as a patronymic.

4. proper noun

A city in Missouri, United States; named for lumber businessman Frank Gideon.

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