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doubting Thomas

PRONUNCIATION:(DOU-ting TOM-uhs)

MEANING:noun: A person who is habitually doubtful or someone who refuses to believe something until given proof.

ETYMOLOGY: After Saint Thomas, apostle, who doubted Jesus Christ's resurrection according to the Bible. Earliest documented use: 1877.
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DOUBLING THOMAS - a gambling Thomas who believes in Christ's return