Cain (First-born son of Adam and Eve who murdered his brother Abel. Gn:4:l-16)

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• Cain — Cain1 Cainism, n. Cainitic /kay nit ik/, adj. /kayn/, n. 1. the first son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel. Gen. 4. 2. a murderer. 3. raise Cain, Slang. a. become angry or violent: He ll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch …   Universalium

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• Cain — I. /keɪn/ (say kayn) noun 1. Bible the first son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel. (Genesis 4). 2. a murderer. –phrase 3. raise Cain, a. to cause a lot of commotion or trouble. b. to complain or protest vociferously. {Phrase Origin …  

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