01 n. A male child; the male issue, or offspring, of a parent, father or mother.
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A male child; the male issue, or offspring, of a parent, father or mother.“Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son.” — Gen. xxi. 2.
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A male descendant, however distant; hence, in the plural, descendants in general.“I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings.” — Isa. xix. 11.“I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” — Mal. iii. 6.
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Any young male person spoken of as a child; an adopted male child; a pupil, ward, or any other young male dependent.“The child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son.” — Ex. ii. 10.“Be plain, good son, and homely in thy drift.” — Shak.
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A native or inhabitant of some specified place; as, sons of Albion; sons of New England.
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The produce of anything.“Earth's tall sons, the cedar, oak, and pine.” — Blackmore.
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Jesus Christ, the Savior; -- called the Son of God, and the Son of man.“We . . . do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.” — 1 John iv. 14.“Who gave His Son sure all has given.” — Keble.
Phrases & compounds
Sons of the prophets —
See School of the prophets, under Prophet.