Le"vite (l"vt), n. [L. Levites, Gr. Leyi:`ths, fr. Heb. Levi, one of
the sons of Jacob.] 1. (Bib. Hist.) One of the tribe or family of Levi;
a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of
the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the
tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the
building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices,
the music of the services, etc.