adret
[ a-drey ]
noun
a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.
Origin of adret
11930–35; <French <Provençal (Dauphiné, Provence) adre(i)t,Old Provençal adreg, adret literally, good, suitable (i.e., the good side of the mountain for vineyards, etc.); see adroit
Words Nearby adret
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How to use adret in a sentence
He applied to Ben adret, and laid the story of his sufferings before him; his request met with a ready621 response.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzWhenever any event of importance took place within Jewish circles, Ben adret was appealed to for advice or assistance.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzBen adret, nevertheless, exercised supreme authority over all the congregations, both far and near.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzBen adret, however, labored to have it adopted by other congregations.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) | Heinrich GraetzBut the age of Ben adret happened to be poor in great intellects.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) | Heinrich Graetz
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