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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Reuben

masc. proper name, Old Testament eldest son of Jacob and name of the tribe descended from him, from Greek Rouben, from Hebrew Reubhen, probably literally "Behold a son," from reu, imperative of ra'ah "he saw" + ben "a son." As a typical name of a farmer, rustic, or country bumpkin, from 1804. The reuben sandwich (1956) is "Not obviously connected" with the sense in rube [OED], possibly from Reuben's restaurant, a popular spot in New York's Lower East Side.

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Reuben

Reuben is a Biblical male first name. See Reuben (Bible). The Portuguese version takes the form Rúben, in Spanish Rubén, in Catalan Rubèn and in Dutch and Armenian Ruben.

It may also be a surname.

Reuben (biblical person)

According to the Book of Genesis, Reuben or Re'uven (, Standard Rəʾuven Tiberian Rəʾûḇēn) was the first and eldest son of Jacob with Leah. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Reuben.

Reuben (band)

Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single " Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004 single " Moving to Blackwater". The former style of song often featured vocalist Jamie Lenman switching between shouting and whispering, a technique often used in heavy metal and post-hardcore music. The band gained respect in the UK underground music scene, and were known for the devotion to their fans and their fans' devotion to the band. Reuben never achieved mainstream success, due to never charting in the UK Top 40, but still gained minor achievement by charting four singles in the UK Singles Chart. their highest charting single being 2004's " Freddy Kreuger" that reached UK No. 53.

In June 2008, Reuben entered a state of indefinite hiatus. Fans were emailed by the band manager, making them aware of the hiatus, assuring them that this was not the end for Reuben.

Reuben (disambiguation)

Reuben (or variations thereof) is most commonly a masculine given name, or less frequently a surname.

It may also refer to:

  • Reuben (band), a British rock band
  • Reuben Awards, presented by the National Cartoonists Society for the Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year
  • Reuben sandwich
  • Reuben Township, Harlan County, Nebraska
  • Tribe of Reuben, an ancient tribe of Israel
Reuben (novel)

Reuben is a novel by the American writer John Edgar Wideman set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 1980s.

The novel tells the story of Reuben, an aging African American who lives in an abandoned trailer, but is a lawyer and go-between on behalf of poor blacks in Homewood, a neighborhood of the East End.

Usage examples of "reuben".

Reubens, but I think you might not have caught the proper brushstroke for a Turner.

Reuben Curry, who had succeeded Joe Cricks as head groom, usually accompanied us.

Unfortunately, Granduncle Reuben was very old-fashioned and straitlaced, and did not altogether trust the modern generation.

Reuben excused himself and headed off to confer with the immunologists who were crawling all over the facility.

Reuben Montego had said, the Laurentian lab did a lot of forensic work, and so had sealing tape that could be applied to the glassware.

Mary Vaughan set up in the genetics lab at Laurentian, Reuben Montego grabbed some lunch at a Taco Bell, then headed back to St.

Reuben Maliki, keeper of the poor-box--were seized and cast into the Kasbah for gross and base usury.

While the anger of the people surged and broke in the air, a third voice came through the tumult, and Naomi knew it, for it was the harsh voice of Reuben Maliki, the silversmith and keeper of the poor-box.

Jews, among whom were Reuben Maliki, Abraham Pigman, and Judah ben Lolo.

Reuben, who had been seconded from the Seattle Project in charge of weapons.

Lisa watched as Naomi, flanked by her mother-in-law and by her mother, who was holding her granddaughter, carried the tray with Reuben and his finery to her father, who then passed it to her father-in-law.

Past Richmond bridge at the doorstep of the office of Reuben J Dodd, solicitor, agent for the Patriotic Insurance Company, an elderly female about to enter changed her plan and retracing her steps by King's windows smiled credulously on the representative of His Majesty.

Angela, Pat, Dale, Curtis, George, Erik, Reuben Bundshaft, Jim Conyers, and one by C.

Reuben, for example, with their one-semester guaranteed-degree course in anatomical manipulation.

Now bars of sunlight flashed epileptically as Reuben Maccoby piloted the Mercedes along a forest road.