English

Proper noun

Erastus

1. A certain early Christian and city chamberlain. (biblical character)
   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Romans 16:23::

     Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

2. (rare) A male given name of biblical derivation.

Related terms

• Rastus