melamed
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of melamed
məlammēd literally, teacher
Example Sentences
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The question was asked by several voices, dominated by the sharp, whining voice of the melamed.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
The melamed understood at last that all efforts to rouse them were useless.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
It was Reb Moshe, melamed or teacher of religion and the Hebrew language.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
The melamed was thus occupied when Meir looked through the window.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
Having heard this question, the melamed put his elbows on the table, and fixed his eyes motionlessly and with an expression of deep reflection on the opposite wall.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
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