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Matthew

noun Mat·thew \ˈma-(ˌ)thyü also -(ˌ)thü\

Definition of MATTHEW

1
:  an apostle traditionally identified as the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament
2
:  the first Gospel in the New Testament — see bible table
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Origin of MATTHEW

French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattithyāh
First Known Use: 13th century

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