the old Adam

The evil or reckless side of human nature, as attributed to the Biblical Adam (who disobeyed God's orders). I'm so sorry I yelled at you like that—the old Adam really got a hold of me there. The old Adam is in each of you, but do not succumb to it. Turn away from sin, children.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
TÓFa	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Hilary	HIL-ə-ree	English
Phillis	['fiis]
Una	['ju:nə]
Alvey	['ælvi]
Gahariet	-	Arthurian Romance