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- proper noun
Cousin ofSaul in theOld Testament . - proper noun A male
given name .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Of course Abner is a bit to big to fit in the glove box.
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Abner from a corner of the hearth, where he sat smoking with his head hanging on his chest.
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If Silas’s general, Abner is played by a Native American, does this mean there are “Native Gilboans”?
Kings Hal Duncan 2009
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If Silas’s general, Abner is played by a Native American, does this mean there are “Native Gilboans”?
Archive 2009-04-01 Hal Duncan 2009
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Phrase by phrase Abner interpreted Zephaniah's words.
Hawaii Michener, James 1959
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How she had called Abner's attention to it, but, man - like, he knew nothing about children, and pooh-poohed it, and was worried by the stock.
The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers Bret Harte 1869
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"My name is Zarah; I was born in Bethsura; my father was called Abner," faltered forth the young maid.
Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History 1821-1893 A. L. O. E. 1857
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He called upon all about him, even Joab himself, to lament the death of Abner (v. 31): Rend your clothes and mourn before Abner, that is, before the hearse of Abner, as Abraham is said to mourn before his dead
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther) 1721
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"Abner," she said, more in surprise than in delight.
Capitol Card, Orson Scott 1979
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"Abner," he reasoned patiently, "the younger men who run the plantations are most determined that you not be allowed to disrupt their good relationships with the Chinese."
Hawaii Michener, James 1959
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