Mas·o·rete
| \ ˈma-sə-ˌrēt
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variants:
or Massorete
Definition of Masorete
: one of the scribes who compiled the Masora
Other Words from Masorete
Masoretic
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ˌma-sə-ˈre-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Masorete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Masorete. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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