Gabbai
Americannoun
plural
Gabbaim,plural
Gabbais-
a minor official of a synagogue, having limited ceremonial or administrative functions.
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(in the early Middle Ages) a government official charged with collecting taxes.
Etymology
Origin of Gabbai
Literally, “treasurer”
Example Sentences
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This is an important year, said David Dario Gabbai, a 93-year-old survivor who traveled to Poland this week from his home in California.
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2015
"The Gabbai wants another hand, and he is ready to take you."
From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel
Then S. Cohn felt not only Gabbai, but town councillor again.
From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel
The pulpit—yes, the pulpit—was swathed in the Union Jack; and looking towards the box of the Parnass and Gabbai, she saw it was occupied by officers with gold sashes.
From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel
He heaved a deep sigh at his own hypocrisy, and the Gabbai sighed in response.
From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel
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