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heth

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\ ˈḵāt How to pronounce heth (audio) , ˈḵāth, ˈḵet, ˈḵeth How to pronounce heth (audio) \

Definition of heth

: the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table

First Known Use of heth

1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for heth

Hebrew ḥēth

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“Heth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heth. Accessed 3 Oct. 2022.

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