NAZIRITE


Meaning of NAZIRITE in English

[ 'nazərʌɪt ]

(also Nazarite )

■ noun an ancient Israelite who had taken certain vows of abstinence.

Origin

from Heb. nāzīr 'consecrated one' + -ite 1 .

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