"Jafeth" meaning in Middle English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdʒaːfɛt/
Etymology: From Latin Iaphet, from Koine Greek Ἰάφεθ (Iápheth), from Hebrew יֶפֶת (yépheth). Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|la|Iaphet}} Latin Iaphet, {{der|enm|grc-koi|Ἰάφεθ}} Koine Greek Ἰάφεθ (Iápheth), {{der|enm|he|יֶפֶת|tr=yépheth}} Hebrew יֶפֶת (yépheth) Head templates: {{head|enm|proper noun||{{{1}}}||{{{gen}}}|||head=}} Jafeth, {{enm-proper noun}} Jafeth
  1. Japheth (Biblical character) Categories (topical): Biblical characters Synonyms: Japheth
    Sense id: en-Jafeth-enm-name-WqkrY2H5 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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