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Definition: ALLELUIAH

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An exclamation signifying Praise ye Jehovah. Hence: A song of praise to God.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Alleluiah" is a common misspelling or typo for: halleluiah.

Date "Alleluiah" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: ALLELUIAH

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] Praise to Jehovah; a word used to denote pious joy and exultation, chiefly in hymns and anthems. The Greeks retained the word in their praise to Io; probably a corruption of Jah. The Romans retained the latter word in their Io triumphe. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Definition: ALLELUIAH

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. An exclamation signifying Praise ye Jehovah. Hence: A song of praise to God.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "ALLELUIAH" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: ALLELUIAH

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Noun] Praise to Jehovah; a word used to denote pious joy and exultation, chiefly in hymns and anthems. The Greeks retained the word in their praise to Io; probably a corruption of Jah. The Romans retained the latter word in their Io triumphe. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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