tefach

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Pronunciations

tefach (TEH-fahch) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A halachic unit of measure: four fingers (a palm's breadth) high.

Example Sentences

  • "My rov says that a tefach of a married woman's hair can show."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • טפח

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      tefah, tefakh

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