First Known Use: before 12th century
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ark
noun \ˈärk\
Definition of ARK
1
a : a boat or ship held to resemble that in which Noah and his family were preserved from the Flood b : something that affords protection and safety
2
a : the sacred chest representing to the Hebrews the presence of God among them b : a repository traditionally in or against the wall of a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah
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Origin of ARK
Middle English, from Old English arc, from Latin arca chest; akin to Latin arcēre to hold off, defend, Greek arkein, Hittite ḫark- to have, hold
Ark
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Definition of ARK
Arkansas
ARK Defined for Kids
ark
noun , often cap \ˈärk\
Definition of ARK for Kids
1
: the ship in which an ancient Hebrew of the Bible named Noah and his family were saved from a great flood that God sent down on the world because of its wickedness
2
: a cabinet in a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah
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