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What does Silas mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Silas? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (biblical) The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
  2. A male given name of Biblical origin.
Name
  1. A male given name of Latin origin.
    1. (meaning, history) From the forest. Also see Silvester.
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It never happened, and Silas gave him his walking papers after weeks of grumbling and complaining about his role.
The solemnity of the story is relieved by the humour of the rustic travellers at the Rainbow Inn, and the genial motherliness of Dolly Winthrop, who befriends Silas.
Well, Silas was bound for Fayal, but he had the most terrible luck you ever see.
The programme will include an excursion to the archives of Acadia University, as well as a workshop on Silas Rand's Legends of the Micmac.
When Paul and Silas were put into prison while preaching the gospel, they praised God and the gate of the prison opened.
Around the keep, Silas noted, were the barracks, the mess hall, and the armories.

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