ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shammes

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈʃɑːmɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shammes is a noun meaning Alternative form of shamash (“sexton in a synagogue”).

Meaning

Alternative form of shamash (“sexton in a synagogue”).

More Meanings

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

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shamos, shammos, shammash, shammas, shamash, menorah.

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