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Reuben

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Reu·ben 1  (rbn)
In the Bible, a son of Jacob and Leah and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.
Reu·ben 2  (rbn)
n.
A hot sandwich consisting of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually served on rye bread.
[From the name Reuben.]
Reuben [ˈruːbɪn]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the eldest son of Jacob and Leah: one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 29:30)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the Israelite tribe descended from him
3. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the territory of this tribe, lying to the northeast of the Dead Sea Douay spelling Ruben
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Noun1.Reuben - (Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
2.Reuben - a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread
sandwich - two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them


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"I shall not shrink even here, Reuben Bourne," interrupted Malvin.
Mosses From An Old Manse and other stories by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Now I must say a little about Reuben Smith, who was left in charge of the stables when York went to London.
Black Beauty by Sewell, Anna View in context
EARLY in the present century it was generally reported among the neighbors of one Reuben Limbrick that he was in a fair way to make a comfortable little fortune by dealing in Salt.
Man And Wife by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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