kvart

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Pronunciations

kvart (KVART)

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Definitions

  • n. A metal water pitcher for the ritual washing of hands before eating.

Example Sentences

  • "I am washing my hands with the kvart now."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • קװאָרט kvort

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • Great Britain
      • South Africa
      • Australia / New Zealand

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      kfart, kfort, kvort, cvort, cvart, cfort, cfart

Notes

  • Becher is a more common term.

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