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Gideon

 
Dictionary: Gid·e·on2   (gĭd'ē-ən) pronunciation

n.
A member of an interdenominational and international society known for placing Bibles in hotel rooms.

[From Gideons International, formerly the Gideon Society, after GIDEON1.]


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IN BRIEF: n. - A member of an interdenominational organization who perform various activities, including placing Bibles in hotel rooms.

Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

 
 
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