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Definition of Brith
1. Noun. The Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life.
Definition of Brith
1. bris [n -S] - See also: bris
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brith
Literary usage of Brith
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1872)
"The origin of the Gael term may be traced further back in w. brith, Bret, bris,
speckled, particoloured, mixed, having the character indicated by ..."
2. History of the Jews in America: From the Period of the Discovery of the New by Peter Wiernik (1912)
"... of American Hebrew Congregations—The Independent Order B'nai brith—Other large
fraternal organizations and their usefulness—Important local institutions ..."
3. Biography of Nathan Barnert, His Character and Achievements: Including by Michael T. Baum (1914)
"143, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF B'NAI brith. All those who are members of the Independent
Order of B'Nai brith—considered the most powerful agency in existence ..."
4. Illuminated Manuscripts by John William Bradley (1909)
"... Gospels—Contrast with Roman and Byzantine—Details—Treatment of animal forms —
Colour schemes—The Gospel-book of St. Columbanus—That of Mael brith Mac ..."
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