Mos·es (m  z z, -zs) In the Bible, the Hebrew prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt. [Late Latin M ses, from Greek, from Hebrew m e, from Egyptian ms, child.] |
| Moses, Anna Mary Robertson Known as "Grandma Moses." 1860-1961. American painter noted for her primitive and colorful paintings of rural scenes. |
| Moses, Robert 1888-1981. American public official who planned many important public works and buildings in New York City, including Lincoln Center and the United Nations complex. |
Moses [ˈməʊzɪz]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land and gave them divinely revealed laws
2. (Biographies / Moses, Ed (1956 M, US, SPORT AND GAMES: hurdler) Ed. born 1956, US hurdler; winner of the 400 m hurdles in the 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games
3. (Biographies / Moses, Grandma (1860-1961) F, US, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Grandma, real name Anna Mary Robertson Moses. 1860-1961, US painter of primitives, who began to paint at the age of 75
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| Noun | 1. |  Moses - (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount SinaiOld 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. | Moses - United States painter of colorful and primitive rural scenes (1860-1961) |
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