shammes

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɑːmɪs/

Noun

shammes (plural shammosim or shammeses)

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