shamas

shamas Definition

sha·mas (s̸hä′məs)

noun pl. sha·mo′·sim-môs′im

a synagogue official who provides various services, often one who manages day-to-day affairs
the candle used to light the other candles in a Hanukkah menorah

Etymology: Yiddish < Heb shamash, servant, sexton < root šmš, to serve, minister

Browse dictionary entries near shamas

‹ shamanism
‹ shaman
‹ sham transaction
‹ sham pleading
‹ sham
‹ shaly
‹ shalt
‹ shalom
‹ shallow
‹ shallot

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