"Jasher" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew יָשֵׁר (Yashér, “upright”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|יָשֵׁר|t=upright|tr=Yashér}} Hebrew יָשֵׁר (Yashér, “upright”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jasher
  1. An unknown book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible.
    Sense id: en-Jasher-en-name-lXEOE7u0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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