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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Messiah

/mə-sī'ə/ · Mes·si·ah · IPA /məˈsaɪ.ə/
01 n. The expected king and deliverer of the Hebrews; the Savior; Christ.
  1. 1.
    The expected king and deliverer of the Hebrews; the Savior; Christ.
    “And told them the Messiah now was born.” Milton.