Samson — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress.

   Examples

   And Delilah ſaid to Samſon, Tel me, I pray thee, wherein thy great ſtrength lyeth, and wherewith thou mighteſt be bound, to afflict thee.

2. Any very strong man.

   Usage

   • broadly

3. A male given name from Hebrew.

4. An English surname derived from the given name, or from Samuel + son.

Noun

1. a large and strong and heavyset man

   Synonyms

   bullbruiserstrapper

   Broader terms

   manadult male

   Examples

   he was a bull of a man

   a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got