Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
Noun
a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
Noun
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
n.
A word which was made the criterion by which to
distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not
being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
n.
Also in an extended sense.
n.
Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a
party cry or pet phrase.
Shibboleth
Without reprieve, adjudged to death, For want of well pronouncing shibboleth.
The th, with its twofold value, is . . . the shibboleth of foreigners.2.
A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
Usage Examples
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