"Samsonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Samsonian [comparative], most Samsonian [superlative]
Etymology: From Samson + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Samson|ian}} Samson + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Samsonian (comparative more Samsonian, superlative most Samsonian)
  1. Of or relating to the Biblical Samson, noted for his great strength.
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