Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- In the Bible, the eldest son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy and was condemned to be a fugitive.
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- proper noun biblical The eldest son of
Adam and Eve as described inGenesis . (see Cain and Abel). - proper noun rare A male
given name
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- noun (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
Etymologies
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Examples
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The murder of Abel by his brother Cain is a profound tragedy of sibling jealousy and family love gone awry (see pages 11-14).
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The Georgia businessman insists his campaign is sound and supporters remain onboard what he calls the "Cain train."
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Mc Cain is not in touch with the reality of the everyday life of the Americans.
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Finally, if you're wanting a lighter take on the dour 40K world, Commissar Cain is your man.
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Cain is observed to be wearing in the photograph provided.
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But when Sara pleads to cut a deal for more time, Cain is tempted by an unexpected craving for this beautiful, courageous woman.
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I think Raising Cain is a guide to why a boy might become inarticulate, angry, suicidal, and feel that he had to go out and eliminate anybody who didn't find him strong.
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Mc Cain is good man first time he lost because of Bush's lies second time because of Palin Bush and Palin scared Americans with their lies
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I think Raising Cain is a guide to why a boy might become inarticulate, angry, suicidal, and feel that he had to go out and eliminate anybody who didn't find him strong.
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I think Raising Cain is a guide to why a boy might become inarticulate, angry, suicidal, and feel that he had to go out and eliminate anybody who didn't find him strong.
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