HY"D

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Definitions

  • interj. An appendage to the name of a dead person meaning 'may Hashem avenge his/her blood', used especially when someone died as the result of antisemitism.

Example Sentences

  • "The Israel Defense Forces has announced the death of Major (Res.) Itamar Levin Fridman HY’D, 34, from Eilat, who served as a squad commander in the ‘LOTAR Eilat’ Unit." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • acronym for השם ינקום דמו for men; השם ינקום דמה for women

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      HYD, HY'D

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