daleth

noun

da·​leth ˈdä-ˌleth How to pronounce daleth (audio)
-ˌlet,
 also  -ləd
: the 4th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew dāleth, from deleth door

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daleth was in 1567

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Cite this Entry

“Daleth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daleth. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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