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ishmaelite
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ishmaelite, n.
- A descendant of
Ishmael (the son of Abraham and Hagar), of whom it was said, “His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him.” Gen. xvi. 12. [1913 Webster] - One at enmity with society; a wanderer; a vagabond; an outcast. Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
- See Ismaelian. [1913 Webster]
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