"finta" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fintas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish finta. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|es|finta}} Borrowed from Spanish finta Head templates: {{en-noun}} finta (plural fintas)
  1. (Judaism) A yearly synagogue membership fee (in Western Sephardic communities) Tags: Judaism
    Sense id: en-finta-en-noun-6CZr0a3B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries, Judaism
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