melamed
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of melamed
məlammēd literally, teacher
Example Sentences
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I rushed into the heder like a madman, spoke ugly words to the melamed, and took the boy away with me.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
The melamed, towering above the crowd, threw out insulting remarks, or burst into harsh laughter full of venomous malice.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
Remember what you did to the melamed to-day!
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
Nu!" exclaimed the melamed, "and where today could there be sadness.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
Meir left the group listening to the melamed and approached the window.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by Soissons, C. S. de
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