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Tim.

Tim. is the abbreviation of Timothy.

Meaning of Timothy

Proper noun

Timothy

  1. Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
    Synonyms:
    Tim.
  2. A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
    • Unto Timothie my own sonne in the Faith: Grace, mercie, and peace from God our Father, and Iesus Christ our Lord.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, 1 Timothy 1:2
  3. A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
    • The name Timothy was an inspiration of Cherry's own. - - - "Now then, TIMOTHY!" and this she said with a rapid forte crescendo movement which made her mother laugh and also with a jerk which spilt the milk on the little one's forehead. "Well, mother," says Cherry gaily, "I've christened him at all...1867, William Brighty Rands, Shoemakers' Village, Strahan, published 1871, pages 89–90
  4. An unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States; named for early postmaster Timothy Stephens.
  5. A rare English surname originating as a patronymic.
  6. A surname from Irish, a rare adopted anglicization for Mac Tomaltaigh (“son of Tomaltach”) (Tumulty).

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Questions about Tim.

What is Tim. the abbreviation of?
Tim. is the abbreviation of Timothy.

Words near Tim. in the dictionary

  1. Tim's
  2. tim-whiskey
  3. tim-whiskeys
  4. tim-whiskies
  5. tim-whisky
  6. Tim.
  7. Timaeus
  8. Timagami
  9. Timala
  10. timaliid
  11. timaliids

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