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Proper noun

Caleb ‎(plural Calebs)

1. An Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Numbers 14:30::

     Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.

2. A male given name first used by Puritans.
   • 1976 Anne Tyler: Searching for Caleb Berkley Books,New York 1983. ISBN 0-425-09876-1 page 14:

     "My brother's name was Caleb Peck."

     "What a fine old-fashioned name," said Mrs. Tabor.

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• cable