Ruth — synonyms, definition

1. Ruth (Noun)

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Ruth (Noun) — A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. ex. "the blind are too often objects of ruth"

Ruth (Noun) — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948).

Ruth (Noun) — The great-grandmother of king David whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.

Ruth (Noun) — A book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Ruth who was not an Israelite but who married an Israelite and who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died.

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