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Moses
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The biblical prophet who, according to the Book of Exodus, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
"The story of Moses parting the sea is one of the most retold in the Bible."
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An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise or shock.
""Holy Moses!" he shouted when he saw the bill."
How to Use Moses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the biblical leader; also used as a mild exclamation of surprise.
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Etymology
From Hebrew Mōšê via Greek and Latin; the origin is debated, with some scholars linking it to an Egyptian word meaning "to give birth to."