Thomas Definition–noun | 1. | an apostle who demanded proof of Christ's Resurrection. John 20:24–29. |
| 2. | Augustus, 1857–1934, U.S. playwright, journalist, and actor. |
| 4. | Clarence, born 1948, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 1991. |
| 6. | George Henry, 1816–70, Union general in the U.S. Civil War. |
| 7. | Isaiah, 1749–1831, U.S. printer, journalist and publisher of Revolutionary literature. |
| 8. | Isiah (“Zeke” ), born 1961, U.S. basketball player, coach, and executive. |
| 9. | John, 1724–76, American physician and general in the American Revolution. |
| 10. | Lowell (Jackson), 1892–1981, U.S. newscaster, world traveler, and writer. |
| 11. | Martha Carey, 1857–1935, U.S. educator and women's-rights advocate. |
| 13. | Seth, 1785–1859, U.S. clock designer and manufacturer. |
| 14. | Theodore, 1835–1905, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Germany. |
| 15. | William Isaac, 1863–1947, U.S. sociologist. |
| 17. | a male given name: from an Aramaic word meaning “twin.” |
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French composer best known for his operas, particularly Mignon, written in a light, melodious style. |
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