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Masora

(mə sō′rə)

noun

all the accumulated Jewish tradition concerning the correct Hebrew text of the Holy Scriptures
the marginal notes on manuscripts of the Holy Scriptures embodying this tradition, compiled from the 2d to the 10th cent.

Origin: ModHeb māsōrāh, tradition < LHeb māsōreth

See Masora in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also Ma·so·rah

noun

The body of Judaic tradition relating to correct textual reading of the Hebrew scriptures.
The critical notes made on manuscripts of the Hebrew scriptures before the tenth century, which embody this tradition.

Origin:

Origin: Hebrew māsôrâ

Origin: , from māsar, to hand over; see msr in Semitic roots

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Masˌo·retˈic (măsˌə-rĕtˈĭk) adjective

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