"b"r" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew ב״ר. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|ב״ר}} Borrowed from Hebrew ב״ר Head templates: {{en-head|phr|nolink=1}} b"r
  1. Honorific form of Hebrew patronymic formula, indicating the individual’s father was a rabbi or otherwise worthy of respect. Tags: form-of, honorific Form of: Hebrew patronymic formula, indicating the individual’s father was a rabbi or otherwise worthy of respect
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