Noun Definition

ruth

1.Definition: a book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Ruth who was not an Israelite but who married an Israelite and who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died

Category: General

2.Definition: a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

Related Noun(s):commiseration, pathos, pity

Category: Feelings

3.Definition: the great-grandmother of king David whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament

Category: People

4.Definition: United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

Related Noun(s):babe ruth, george herman ruth, sultan of swat

Category: People