Definition of levite Levite
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What does levite mean?
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| levite - a member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi (especially the branch that provided male assistants to the temple priests) |
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- levite (n.)
One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices, the music of the services, etc. - levite (n.)
A priest; -- so called in contempt or ridicule.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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levite
lē′vīt, n. a descendant of Levi: an inferior priest of the ancient Jewish Church.—adjs. Levit′ic, -al.—adv. Levit′ically.—n. Levit′icus, the third book of the Old Testament.—Levitical degrees, the degrees of kindred within which marriage was forbidden in Lev. xviii. 6-18
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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levite
A priest or parson.
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