Son
n.
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A male child; the male issue, or offspring, of a parent, father or mother.
Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son.
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A male descendant, however distant; hence, in the plural, descendants in general.
I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings.
I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
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Any young male person spoken of as a child; an adopted male child; a pupil, ward, or any other young male dependent.
The child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son.
Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift.
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A native or inhabitant of some specified place; as, sons of Albion; sons of New England.
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The produce of anything.
Earth's tall sons, the cedar, oak, and pine.
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Jesus Christ, the Savior; -- called the Son of God, and the Son of man.
We . . . do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.
Who gave His Son sure all has given.
Phrases & Compounds
- Sons of the prophets
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See School of the prophets, under Prophet.