"sofer" meaning in All languages combined

See sofer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sofers [plural], soferim [plural]
Etymology: Hebrew סופר (sofér). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|he|סופר|sc=Hebr|tr=sofér}} Hebrew סופר (sofér) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|soferim}} sofer (plural sofers or soferim)
  1. A Jewish scribe who can transcribe Torah scrolls and other religious writings.

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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