dibur hamatchil

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Definitions

  • n. The bolded reference point that introduces a commentator's analysis of a primary text.

Example Sentences

  • "When I see a difficult Tosfos, I'm goires the words 'ask Rebbe' into the dibur hamaschil" (Weiser)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • דִּבּוּר הַמַּתְחִיל, lit. 'the starting word'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      dibur hamaschil, dibbur hamaschil, dibbur hamatchil

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