English
Samson
Samson comes from Ancient Greek Σαμψών.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΣαμψώνSampsṓn
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CESamson
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Sampson
- Englishearliest quotation 1611Samson
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΣαμψώνSampsṓn
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CESamson
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500Sampson
- Englishearliest quotation 1611Samson
Earliest quotation: 1611, The Holy Bible, London: […] Robert Barker: “And Delilah ſaid to Samſon, Tel me, I pray…”
Every English word from Ancient Greek Σαμψών
Today it means
name An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Σαμψών / Samson