Martha

noun

Mar·​tha ˈmär-thə How to pronounce Martha (audio)
: a sister of Lazarus and Mary and friend of Jesus

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Martha was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Martha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Martha. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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