Definitions
- 1.ruffian, scoundrel
- 2.villain, bandit, thug
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Barabbas, which in turn comes from Greek Βαραββᾶς. Ultimately from Aramaic בּר אבא (bar ʾabbā, “son of the father”).
Borrowed from Latin Barabbas, which in turn comes from Greek Βαραββᾶς. Ultimately from Aramaic בּר אבא (bar ʾabbā, “son of the father”).