son of Adam en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
In contrast to Adam and Eve from the Bible.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Any man or boy; any male human.
They were at last obliged to consent, and having endeavoured to console their sister, who shed copious floods of tears at the idea of parting with them and spending her days with one of the sons of Adam; and having received their garments, they took leave of her and flew away.
1850, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, London: H.G. Bohn, page 20:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sons of Adam | Number=Plur | lexicographic |