resh

[ reysh ]

noun

1. the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.

resh

/ reʃ; reɪʃ /

noun

1. the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (ר), transliterated as r

Word History and Origins

Origin of resh¹

1895–1900; < Hebrew rēsh, akin to rōsh head

Word History and Origins

Origin of resh¹

from Hebrew, from rōsh head

Example Sentences

He's prisident iv th' Pome Supply Company,—fr-resh pothry delivered ivry day at ye'er dure.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not until the second century that a Resh-Galutha, by name Achiya, is visible through the deep obscurity of antiquity.

From Project Gutenberg

Whenever the Resh-Galuta invited Sheshet to partake of his hospitality he was met by a repeated refusal.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed, they enjoyed a measure of autonomy in internal affairs, under a chief who was entitled Exilarch (Resh-Galutha).

From Project Gutenberg

The Jewish chief priest may be said to be the successor of the exilarch or resh galutha of the earlier period.

From Project Gutenberg