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kaph

noun
\ ˈkäf, ˈkȯf \

Definition of kaph

: the 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table

First Known Use of kaph

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for kaph

Hebrew, literally, palm of the hand

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The first known use of kaph was circa 1823

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