KOSHERING

Verb

koshering

present participle of kosher

Source: Wiktionary


KOSHER

Ko"sher, a. [heb. koshër fit, proper.]

Definition: Ceremonially clean, according to Jewish law; --applied to food, esp. to meat of animals slaughtered according to the requirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence, designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is sold or used.

Ko"sher, n.

Definition: Kosher food; also, a kosher shop.

Ko"sher, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Koshered; p. pr. & vb. n. Koshering.]

Definition: To prepare in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law, as meat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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