Samson

/ˈsæmsən/
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Other forms: Samsons

Definitions of Samson
  1. noun
    (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
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    example of:
    judge, jurist, justice
    a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
  2. noun
    a large and strong and heavyset man
    synonyms: bruiser, bull, strapper
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    type of:
    adult male, man
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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