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trough

Meaning of “trough”

A hollow vessel for holding water.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Genesis 24:20

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Genesis 24:20
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 24:20 · retained source text

And she hasted and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ranne againe vnto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A vessel hollow longitudinally, or a large log or piece of timber excavated longitudinally on the upper side; used for various purposes.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 808