negel vasser

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Pronunciations

negel vasser (NEHG-l VAHS-ur) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Literally "nail water"; refers to the practice of washing one's hands immediately after waking.

Example Sentences

  • "Did you wash negel vasser?"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • נעגל־װאַסער negl-vaser

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

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      Alternative Spellings

      negl vasser, negl vaser

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