Messias

noun

Mes·​si·​as mə-ˈsī-əs How to pronounce Messias (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Aramaic mĕshīḥā

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Messias was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Messias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Messias. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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