Geshurite

noun

Gesh·​u·​rite

ˈgeshəˌrīt,

gə̇ˈshu̇ˌr-

plural -s

1

: a member of an Aramaean tribe in the northeastern part of ancient Palestine that was independent in David's time

2

: a member of a tribe in the southern part of ancient Palestine

Word History

Etymology

Geshur, region in ancient Palestine + English -ite

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