tsitsith

British

/ ˈtsɪtsɪs, tsiːˈtsiːt /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) Judaism the tassels or fringes of thread attached to the four corners of the tallith

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Etymology

Origin of tsitsith

from Hebrew sīsīth

Example Sentences

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The first thing I noticed was the tsitsith.

From Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago by Trager, Hannah

Besides, he now made up his mind always to wear his tsitsith.

From Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago by Trager, Hannah

"Listen to me, my child—instead of being ashamed, you should feel it a privilege to wear tsitsith."

From Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago by Trager, Hannah

So now I have decided to wear my tsitsith, too, on the outside, as the Jerusalem boys do.

From Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago by Trager, Hannah

Well," said his father, "I will tell you the idea of the tsitsith.

From Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago by Trager, Hannah

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