Dorcas

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek δορκάς (dorkás, “gazelle”), translation of Tabitha in the Bible. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɔːkəs/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɔɹkəs/ === Proper noun === Dorcas A woman who is said, in the Bible, to have been restored to life by Peter. A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin. (Christianity, historical) Used attributively of a ladies' association within the church in order to make and distribute clothes for the poor. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Dorcas (plural Dorcasses or Dorcases) A member of a Dorcas association. === Verb === Dorcas (third-person singular simple present Dorcasses or Dorcases, present participle Dorcassing or Dorcasing, simple past and past participle Dorcassed or Dorcased) To do the work of a Dorcas; to make and distribute clothes to the poor. ==== Derived terms ==== dorcastry === Anagrams === Acords == Portuguese == === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Dorcas f (biblical) Dorcas (woman restored to life by Peter) a female given name, equivalent to English Dorcas