Synonyms:
Ezra, Book_of_Ezra
Meaning: an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi's efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity
Synonyms:
Ezra
Meaning: a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
Usage examples
Storm sheds were erected at every door. In every block the householders, Sam Clark, the wealthy Mr. Dawson, all save asthmatic Ezra Stowbody who extravagantly hired a boy, were seen perilously staggering up ladders, carrying storm windows and screwing them to second-story jambs.