ברית

LanguageYiddish

Meaning

1. bris
2. A Jewish religious ceremony of circumcision for a newborn boy. It marks the entry of the baby into the covenant of the Jewish people.

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Part of speechnoun

Usage noteAlso commonly referred to as a bris milah.

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