Loins
121loin — [loin] n. [ME loine < OFr loigne < VL * lumbea < L lumbus: see LUMBAR] 1. [usually pl.] the lower part of the back on either side of the backbone between the hipbones and the ribs 2. the front part of the hindquarters of beef, lamb,… …
122lumbar — [lum′bär΄, lum′bər] adj. [ModL lumbaris < L lumbus, loin < IE * londhwos < base * lendh > OE lendenu, loins] of or near the loins; specif., designating or of the vertebrae, nerves, arteries, etc. in the part of the back just below the …
123breechcloth — noun a garment that provides covering for the loins • Syn: ↑breechclout, ↑loincloth • Hypernyms: ↑garment • Hyponyms: ↑dhoti * * * noun see breechclout …
124bar|on — «BAR uhn», noun. 1. a nobleman of the lowest hereditary rank. In Great Britain, a baron ranks next below a viscount and has “Lord” before his name instead of “Baron.” In other European countries “Baron” is used before his name. 2. an English… …
125DRESS — In the Bible The biblical terms for clothing (Heb. בֶּגֶד, beged; כְּסוּת, kesut; לְבוּשׁ, levush) and the corresponding verbs are employed in connection with the cover of the body for warmth or reasons of modesty. Extensive use is also made of… …
126MELCHIZEDEK — (Heb.: מַלְכִּי צֶדֶק; legitimate/righteous king ; the English spelling follows LXX Melxisedek as opposed to MT Malkizedek), king of Salem (or Jerusalem; cf. Ps. 76:3) according to Genesis 14:18–20. He welcomed abraham after he had defeated the… …
127PROPHETS AND PROPHECY — This article is arranged according to the following outline: in the bible classifications nature of prophecy origin and function dreams divination pre classical prophets terminology group prophecy ecstasy group life of prophets role in society… …
128loin — See: GIRD UP ONE S LOINS …
