melamed
Americannoun
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melamdim
plural
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Etymology
Origin of melamed
məlammēd literally, teacher
Example Sentences
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The melamed was thus occupied when Meir looked through the window.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by C. S. de Soissons
All, without exception, the timid and the mischievous, the idiotic and the sensible ones, stared open-mouthed at the melamed The description of Jehovah's greatness seemed to have paralysed their minds.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by C. S. de Soissons
Near the latter crouched the melamed, feeding the fire with fresh fuel and putting various herbs into steaming vessels.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by C. S. de Soissons
Why did you not punish him when he violated the Sabbath, and contradicted the melamed at your table?
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by C. S. de Soissons
He did not look at the melamed, but kept his eyes fixed upon the book.
From An Obscure Apostle A Dramatic Story by C. S. de Soissons
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