Besht


baal shem-tov.
(israel ben eliezer”besht”) c1700–60, ukrainian teacher and religious leader: founder of the hasidic movement of judaism.
historical examples

an ambitious woman edgar fawcett
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow
randy of the river horatio alger jr.
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow
puppets at large f. anstey
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow
history of the jews, vol. v (of 6) heinrich graetz
history of the jews in russia and poland, volume i (of 3) s. m. dubnow

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    a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm. a badge, brand, or other visible sign -ssumed or imposed: a mark of his n-ble rank. a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. a sign, usually an x or cross, made […]

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    to lay siege to. to crowd around; crowd in upon; surround: vacationers besieged the travel office. to -ssail or ply, as with requests or demands. historical examples t. tembarom frances hodgson burnett in a steamer chair and other stories robert barr in a steamer chair and other stories robert barr in a steamer chair and […]


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