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Paul has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

United States feminist (1885-1977)

"The biography examines Paul's activism as a prominent United States feminist between 1885 and 1977."

2

(New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle

"Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"

3

An old Italian silver coin; a paolo.

"The old mechanical engineer referred to the small toothed gear as a paul in his archaic notes."

4

Archaic form of pawl.

"The church was named after its founder, Saint Paul."

Proper Noun
1

In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.

"The early church history details how Paul converted from a persecutor to become the primary apostle who spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire."

Example Sentences
"The church was named after its founder, Saint Paul." noun
"Paul is often used as a name rather than a standard noun in modern English." noun
"He asked Paul if he wanted to join the game later." noun
"The letter from Paul arrived yesterday with some good news." noun
Related Terms

Origin

The name Paul comes from the Latin word Paulus, which originally meant "small." It entered English as a common given name derived directly from this ancient term for something little or humble.

Rhyming Words
aul caul waul saul raul gaul haul kaul maul esaul miaul inhaul uphaul hamaul bemaul monaul depaul rupaul saxaul rabaul
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