Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). Originally from Rehoboth (Hebrew Rĕḥōḇōṯ (Genesis 26:22): see below), the name of a well dug by Isaac in the land of Canaan.
Definition of Rehoboth in US English:
Rehoboth
(also Reheboth)
nounˈriːəbɒθ
Chiefly South African= Rehoboth Baster.
Origin
Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). Originally from Rehoboth (Hebrew Rĕḥōḇōṯ (Genesis 26:22): see below), the name of a well dug by Isaac in the land of Canaan.