Uriah


Definition: Meaning of, Uriah in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / jʊˈrʌɪə /

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  1. circa 10th century BC Old Testament the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife
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Uriah used in phrases

  • Heep, Uriah
    1. a character in the book DAVID COPPERFIELD (1850) by Charles DICKENS, who is a CLERK (= someone who keeps records in an office) working for a lawyer. He pretends to be very helpful, and he is known for often saying how "'umble" (= humble) he is. But in fact he is clever and dishonest, and only interested in getting advantages for himself.
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