Israelitish
Americanadjective
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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
ABRAHAM, a descendant of Shem, one of the sons of Noah, was the father and founder of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation.
From The Adopted Son The Story of Moses by Willard, J. H. (James Hartwell)
As to Jews:—Remey says: "In Hamadan there is a large Israelitish following of Baha."
From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham
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 Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)
She was not a native of the promised land—not born of Israelitish parents.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various
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