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Alexander in the Bible. 1 Kinsman of Annas. 2 Son of Simon of Cyrene, probably a Christian. 3 Heretic condemned by Paul. 4 Coppersmith who did Paul harm. 5 Jew who tried to speak during a riot at Ephesus. The last three may be the same man. The Alexanders in the books of the Maccabees are Alexander the Great and Alexander Balas .

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alexander A cocktail; usually gin, crème de cacao, and cream, although other spirits may be used.

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Alexander2 in Greek mythology, the name given to Paris of Troy (see Paris1), by the shepherds who brought him up in exile.

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