Hebraism

Hebraism
Hebraism He"bra*ism, n. [Cf. F. h['e]bra["i]sme.] [1913 Webster] 1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

2. The type of character of the Hebrews. [1913 Webster]

The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of conscience. --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]


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