Ishmael (n.)

  1. (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

    [ Syn: ishmael ]

  2. a person who is rejected (from society or home)

    [ Syn: outcast , castaway , pariah , ishmael ]

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