First Known Use: before 12th century
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1Adam
noun Ad·am \ˈa-dəm\
Definition of ADAM
1
: the first man and father by Eve of Cain and Abel
2
: the unregenerate nature of man —used especially in the phrase the old Adam
— Adam·ic \ə-ˈda-mik\ or Adam·i·cal \-mi-kəl\ adjective
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Origin of ADAM
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew Ādhām
Rhymes with ADAM
2Adam
adjective
Definition of ADAM
: of, relating to, or being an 18th century decorative style (as of furniture) characterized by straight lines, surface decoration, and conventional designs (as festooned garlands and medallions)
Origin of ADAM
Robert Adam & James Adam
First Known Use: 1872
Adam
biographical name Ad·am \ˈa-dəm\
Definition of ADAM
Robert 1728–1792 & his bro. James 1730–1794 Scot. architects & furniture designers
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