nistar

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Definitions

  • adj. Hidden, concealed.

Example Sentences

  • "He was a gadol nistar who respected even the smallest of mitzvahs, putting a smile on a young child’s face." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • נִסְתָּר

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.


    Often post-nominally combined with gadol or tzaddik.

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