Ruth

  1. Proper noun.  A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
  2. Proper noun.  (biblical character) Ruth the Moabite, around whom the text centers.
  3. Proper noun.  (given name, female) .
  4. Noun.  Sorrow; misery; grief.
  5. Noun.  That which brings ruth; cruel or barbarous conduct.
  6. Noun.  Sorrow for the misery of another; pity, compassion; mercy; tenderness.
  7. Noun.  Repentance; regret; remorse; misery; distress.
  8. Noun.  A pitiful sight; a pity.

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