Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. Someone who returns home from travelling, especially having repented of former extravagant behaviour.
Etymologies
- With reference to Luke 15:11-32. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Thus Tertullian enlists it in his exposition of the prodigal son (de Pudic., viii. f.); Hippolytus (Comm. in”
The Mission and Expansion of Christianity in the First Three Centuries
“No poor, simple, virtuous body was ever cajoled by the attentions of an electioneering politician with more ease than Aunt Chloe was won over by Master Sam's suavities; and if he had been the prodigal son himself, he could not have been overwhelmed with more maternal bountifulness; and he soon found himself seated, happy and glorious, over a large tin pan, containing a sort of olla podrida of all that had appeared on the table for two or three days past.”
“The prodigal son termed the homecoming “magnificent” and repeatedly told the crowds that the reception was “more than I deserve.””
“Even the prodigal son Bill, when, returning piteously, and standing penitent under the milk-room window, he put in a submissive plea, "Please, grandmother, I won't do so any more," was allowed a peaceable slice of the same comfortable portion, and bid to go in peace.”
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RELI - Biblical collocations
Biblical collocations and collocations relating to the Bible. This is just a stud. The topic is enermous.
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collection o' collocations
Words that are generally seen in each other's company; words that, when mentioned, bring their partners to mind.
innocent bystander, categorically deny, kung-fu grip, picky eater, natural habitat, deep sleep, horse-drawn carriage, ample bosom, perp walk, tea break, wreak havoc, strictly forbidden and 63 more...
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oroboros The wastrel who returns to the welcoming arms of his father, much to the dismay of the model brother. Mar 7, 2010