noun
Dorcas
DAW-kuhs
Dorcas (noun) means a member of a charitable sewing group that makes and gives clothing to the poor. Example: “The church ladies met weekly as the local Dorcas society.”
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A member of a charitable sewing group that makes and gives clothing to the poor.
"The church ladies met weekly as the local Dorcas society."
How to use Dorcas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA charitable group, named after a biblical woman, that sews and gives clothes to those in need.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Dorcasses, Dorcases
- Third person singular
- Dorcasses, Dorcases
- Past tense
- Dorcassed, Dorcased
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The church ladies met weekly as the local _____ society.
Etymology
From the biblical figure Dorcas (Tabitha), whose Greek name meant "gazelle" and who was known for making clothes for the poor.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dorcas” mean?
The word “Dorcas” means a member of a charitable sewing group that makes and gives clothing to the poor. In plain terms, a charitable group, named after a biblical woman, that sews and gives clothes to those in need.
How do you pronounce “Dorcas”?
“Dorcas” is pronounced DAW-kuhs (/ˈdɔɹkəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dorcas” in a sentence?
Here is “Dorcas” used in a sentence: “The church ladies met weekly as the local Dorcas society.”
What part of speech is “Dorcas”?
“Dorcas” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dorcas” come from?
The word “Dorcas” comes from Greek. From the biblical figure Dorcas (Tabitha), whose Greek name meant "gazelle" and who was known for making clothes for the poor.
