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Samson Definition & Meaning

samson
noun
  1. (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
  2. a large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got"

"Samson" in song lyrics

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  • "Tramplin', over bodies like I'm Samson"
    Artfull Dodgers f/ Killah Priest — Pillars of Ivory
  • "Think I'll fall like Samson 'cause I go to war like Samson"
    Black Rose Kartel — When it Reign
  • "Lead to the destruction of such men as Samson"
    Cilvaringz f/ Dorona Alberti *, Killah Priest, Masta Killa, — In the Name of Allah

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Frequently asked questions

What does samson mean?
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah a large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got"
What part of speech is samson?
Samson is a noun.
How many definitions does samson have?
Samson has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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