Hagar

[ hey-gahr, -ger ]

/ ˈheɪ gɑr, -gər /

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noun

the mother of Ishmael. Genesis 16.

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[ey-gahr] /ˈeɪ gɑr/ .

Words nearby Hagar

haft, Haftarah, Hafun, hag, Haganah, Hagar, Hagåtña, hagborn, hagbut, hagdon, Hagen

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How to use Hagar in a sentence

It is possible that Hagar is still living there and that Isaac has gone to visit her following his mother's death.
Isaac, Ishmael And Burying The Hatchet|Alana Suskin|September 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Or, the story of Abraham's affair with Hagar, his handmaiden?
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
Presently he began to ride with more caution, for he wanted to surprise Hagar.
The Range Boss|Charles Alden Seltzer
He grinned, fully expecting to see Abe and Hagar on the path presently.
The Range Boss|Charles Alden Seltzer

But she must see Hagar Catherson at once, no matter what the time or the difficulties.
The Range Boss|Charles Alden Seltzer
Out at the edge of the porch, Hagar shot a dreading glance around.
The Range Boss|Charles Alden Seltzer

British Dictionary definitions for Hagar

Hagar

/ (ˈheɪɡɑː, -ɡə) /

noun

Old Testament an Egyptian maid of Sarah, who bore Ishmael to Abraham, Sarah's husband

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