gäˈbī, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( plural gab·ba·im -īə̇m, -ī(ˌ)ēm ; also gabbais )
Etymology: Hebrew gabbay collector, treasurer
1. : a collector of charitable gifts or of taxes among the Jews in talmudic times
2. : a synagogue official ; especially : a treasurer or administrator of synagogue funds