HEBREW

Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew

(adjective) of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; “Hebrew vowels”

Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew

(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; “the old Hebrew prophets”

Hebrew

(noun) the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

Jew, Hebrew, Israelite

(noun) a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

Source: WordNet® 3.1


He"brew, n. Etym: [F. Hébreu, L. Hebraeus, Gr. 'ibhri.]

1. An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew. There came one that had escaped and told Abram the Hebrew. Gen. xiv. 13.

2. The language of the Hebrews; -- one of the Semitic family of languages.

He"brew, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Hebrews; as, the Hebrew language or rites.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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