hezber

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Definitions

  • n. An explanation.

Example Sentences

  • “I once heard a hezber of that sugya, but I don't think I could say it over.” (Weiser)

  • "It does need hezber! Nisht Eck Velt!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y הסברה hazbore

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      hesber

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