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timothy

noun tim·o·thy \ˈti-mə-thē\

Definition of TIMOTHY

: a European perennial grass (Phleum pratense) that has long cylindrical spikes and is widely grown for hay in the United States

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probably after Timothy Hanson, 18th century American farmer said to have introduced it from New England to the southern states

First Known Use: 1747

noun Tim·o·thy \ˈti-mə-thē\

: a disciple of the apostle Paul

: either of two letters written with regard to pastoral care in the early church and included as books in the New Testament — see bible table

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Latin Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos

First Known Use: 14th century

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