Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of TREF

Pronunciation:  treyf

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  (Judaism) not conforming to dietary laws
 
 Sponsored Links: 
 
 Synonyms: impure, nonkosher, terefah, unclean
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tref\, a. [Yiddish, fr. Heb. t[e^]r[=e]ph[=a]h an animal
torn by wild beasts.]
Ceremonially unclean, according to the Jewish law; -- opposed
to {kosher}.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY