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Balthasar

Noun

Sense 1: In Christian tradition, one of the three wise men who visited Jesus after his birth, known for bringing the gift of frankincense.

Example sentence: Balthasar traveled a great distance to offer his precious gift to the newborn Jesus.

Noun

Sense 2: A male given name of Persian origin, meaning "protected king" or "keeper of treasures."

Example sentence: My cousin Balthasar is visiting next week; he has always been fascinated by ancient artifacts.

Noun

Sense 3: A character in Shakespeare's play "The Comedy of Errors," one of the separated twins, who becomes a servant.

Example sentence: Balthasar is known for his witty remarks and entertaining presence on stage.

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