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Boaz (bō`ăz), in the Bible, Ruth's husband, ancestor of David. The spelling in the New Testament is Booz. Boaz Old Testament a kinsman of Naomi, who married her daughter-in-law Ruth (Ruth 2--4); one of David's ancestors Boaz took benevolent custody of Ruth. [O.T.: Ruth 2:8–16] See : Kindness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"If one could have a fine house, full of nice girls, or go traveling, the summer would be delightful, but to stay at home with three selfish sisters and a grown-up boy was enough to try the patience of a Boaz," complained Miss Malaprop, after several days devoted to pleasure, fretting, and ennui. |
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