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balabos

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bal·​a·​bos
variants: or balebos \ ˌbäləˈbȯs \ or baal-ha-bos \ ˌbäl(h)äˈ-​ \
plural balabatim or baal-ha-batim\ -​ˈbätə̇m , -​ˌtēm \

Definition of balabos

: a Jewish master of the house : a Jewish house owner or host

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First Known Use of balabos

circa 1918, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for balabos

Yiddish balebos, from Hebrew baʽal habbayith, literally, lord of the house

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The first known use of balabos was circa 1918

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“Balabos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balabos. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

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