Thomas
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ˈtɒm.əs/
- US IPA: /ˈtɑm.əs/
- Rhymes: -ɒməs
Origin
From Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς, the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic ת××•×ž× or ת××ž× ("twin"), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος. Rendered Thomas in the Vulgate, and hence in English Bible translations. Use as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100).
Full definition of Thomas
Noun
Thomas
(plural Thomases)- (derogatory, Christianity) An infidel in reference to the doubting Apostle.
Derived terms
Proper noun
Thomas
(plural Thomass)- An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
- Authorized Version|John|20|24-25But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
- of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
- Twain Sawyer|VI"Becky Thatcher. What's yours? Oh, I know. It's Thomas Sawyer.""That's the name they lick me by. I'm Tom when I'm good. You call me Tom, will you?"
- 1941 Judith Kelly, Marriage is a Private Affair, Harper 1944, page 133:- - - goodness we scarcely have a name for the baby yet now all of you must take a vote, all of you, but let's have a nice simple name like Thomas don't you think I hate elaborate names, do please all of you vote for Thomas..."
- A city in Oklahoma
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