Brith
noun
the Jewish rite of circumcising a male child eight days after his birth.
Brith
American
[br eet, br is, bris, brit]
/ brit, brɪs, brɪs, brɪt /
Or
Berith,
noun
Hebrew.
brith
British
/ brit /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Brith
bərīth literally, covenant
Example Sentences
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Mr Mostyn of B'nai Brith said he acknowledged the complicated nature of this history, especially to some within the Ukrainian diaspora.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
“We have engaged security and we’re looking into what else we need to do,” said Doris Pinski, president of Brith Sholom, Erie’s Conservative Jewish congregation.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 2, 2019
Contractors have been called to clear the debris from the road at Ty Brith.
From BBC ● May 15, 2013
The latest show comes from renowned Welsh artist Marc Rees, who has previously worked with physical theatre companies Brith Gof, Earthfall and DV8 and who recently won the Wales bid for the cultural Olympiad.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 18, 2010
One evening he went to Llechwedd Llyfn, in the neighbourhood of Cefn Brith, to hold a merry meeting, p. 92and it was late before the lads and lasses separated.
From Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales by Elias Owen
Lunch is followed by afternoon tea, including Welsh cakes and bara brith, a Welsh bread, with raspberry lime jam and lemon curd.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The shop is owned by Theresa Conner, 46, and is well known for its Welsh cakes and bara brith.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
After making Welsh lamb and bara brith for dessert in the cook-off, the BBC show was won by 51-year-old Wynne.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2023
A competition will be held in Trelew for the best 'black cake', or cacen ddu - a fusion of the traditional Welsh bara brith and Christmas cake.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2015
Lord God Almythti, thou it wost, Fadir sone and holi gost, To thee i menene my mone; For my spouse that was so trewe, Fadir hende brith of newe, Wol wo is me alone.
From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various
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