variants or less commonly Chasid or Chassid
1
: a member of a Jewish sect of the second century b.c. opposed to Hellenism and devoted to the strict observance of the ritual law
2
or less commonly Hassid : a member of a Jewish mystical sect founded in Poland about 1750 in opposition to rationalism and ritual laxity
Hasidic adjective
or less commonly Hassidic or Chasidic or Chassidic

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However, owner Rafael Hasid said there has been an outpouring of support ever since. — Greg Norman, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 The Hasid stated his business, and to his surprise, the rabbi agreed. — Caren Schnur Neile, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 The rabbi was a real-deal Hasid, whose outreach and willingness to engage with the real world had brought more than a few celebrities to his door in times of dread. — Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew ḥāsīdh pious

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hasid was in 1812

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“Hasid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hasid. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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