adret

[ a-drey ]

/ æˈdreɪ /

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noun

a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.

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Origin of adret

1930–35; <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 Graetz
Whenever 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 Graetz
Ben Adret, nevertheless, exercised supreme authority over all the congregations, both far and near.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Ben Adret, however, labored to have it adopted by other congregations.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI)|Heinrich Graetz

But the age of Ben Adret happened to be poor in great intellects.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI)|Heinrich Graetz