Definition
cain
noun
- In the Bible, the eldest son of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother Abel out of jealousy.
Usage: biblical reference; often used in the phrase 'raise Cain' meaning to cause trouble or make a disturbance
Examples
- The story of Cain and Abel is one of the most famous tales in the Bible.
- When the children started fighting, their mother said they were raising Cain.
- Cain's jealousy of his brother led to the first murder recorded in scripture.
- The mark of Cain became a symbol of guilt and punishment in literature.
- He raised Cain when he found out about the broken vase.