Ananias

noun

An·​a·​ni·​as ˌa-nə-ˈnī-əs How to pronounce Ananias (audio)
1
: an early Christian struck dead for lying
2
: liar

Word History

Etymology

Greek, probably from Hebrew Ḥānanyāh

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ananias was in the 14th century

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“Ananias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ananias. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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