n. [ L., the book of Exodus, Gr. &unr_; a going or marching out; &unr_; out + &unr_; way, cf. Skr. ā-sad to approach. ] 1. A going out; particularly (the Exodus), the going out or journey of the Israelites from Egypt under the conduct of Moses; and hence, any large migration from a place. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The second of the Old Testament, which contains the narrative of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. [ 1913 Webster ]