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Jonathan

1

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

  1. a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.


Jonathan

2

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a son of Saul and friend of David.
  2. Archaic. an American, especially a New Englander. Compare Brother Jonathan.
  3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

Jonathan

1

/ ˈɒəθə /

noun

  1. a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Jonathan

2

noun

  1. Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan1

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan1

C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist
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Jonathan Chung, who is prosecuting Kelly and Clark, said he still does not know the motive for Morris’ homicide.

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"The tariffs are taking a hatchet to small businesses across America," Jonathan Cathey, who owns a toy company in Los Angeles, told the BBC over the phone.

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NLT chief executive Jonathan Douglas said "reading and sharing stories is critical for shaping a child's early speech and language development".

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Jonathan Powell, Downing Street chief of staff under Sir Tony, is now Sir Keir's national security adviser, and Liz Lloyd, a former deputy chief of staff, is now back as director of policy delivery.

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Jonathan Emery was on a different train halfway between Seville and Madrid when the cuts hit.

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