n. 1. A descendant of Ishmael (the son of Abraham and Hagar), of whom it was said, “His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him.” Gen. xvi. 12. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. One at enmity with society; a wanderer; a vagabond; an outcast. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. See Ismaelian. [ 1913 Webster ] |