OUT-HEROD


Meaning of OUT-HEROD in English

(ˈ) ̷ ̷|herəd transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Usage: usually capitalized H

Etymology: out- + Herod the Great died B.C. 4 ruler of Judea at time of Christ's birth, who was depicted as a blustering despot in medieval mystery plays

: to exceed in violent or extravagant ranting — usually used in the phrase out-Herod Herod

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