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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of shamash (“sexton in a synagogue”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   Alternative form of shamash (“candle used to light other candles of a Hanukkah menorah”). alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From Yiddish שמשׂ (shames), from Hebrew שמש (shamásh). Doublet of shamash.

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