Dorcas.
A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter.
Meaning & usage
A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter.
A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin.
Used attributively of a ladies' association within the church in order to make and distribute clothes for the poor.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δορκάς (Dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
A member of a Dorcas association.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δορκάς (Dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
To do the work of a Dorcas; to make and distribute clothes to the poor.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δορκάς (Dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible.
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