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