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Israelitish

American  
[iz-ree-uh-lahy-tish, -rey-] / ˈɪz ri əˌlaɪ tɪʃ, -reɪ- /
Also Israelitic

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Israelites; Hebrew.


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Etymology

Origin of Israelitish

First recorded in 1525–35; Israelite + -ish 1

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Christine Rice and Rosemary Joshua sounded exquisite as the Israelitish Man and Woman respectively, while Alastair Miles, replacing the indisposed Christopher Purves, was nobly eloquent as Simon.

From The Guardian Jul. 20, 2012

The poem begins with his arrival at the Israelitish camp, and Abner’s kindly reception and indication to him of his duty.

From Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by S. S. (Samuel Silas) Curry

The old name of Marazion was Market-jew, and the two together certainly make most people imagine there is some Israelitish association; but this is unfounded.

From Cornwall by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

In the land of Goshen, the Israelitish settlers throve and multiplied.

From The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos by A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce

By God's command the blood of a lamb was to be sprinkled upon the sides and top of the doorway to every Israelitish home.

From The Adopted Son The Story of Moses by J. H. (James Hartwell) Willard

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