"tichel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tichels [plural]
Etymology: From Yiddish טיכל (tikhl), compare German Tuch (“cloth”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yi|טיכל}} Yiddish טיכל (tikhl), {{cog|de|Tuch|t=cloth}} German Tuch (“cloth”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tichel (plural tichels)
  1. A headscarf often worn by married orthodox Jewish women in compliance with the code of modesty known as tzeniut, though individuals from other sects of Judaism also wear them depending on personal choice. Wikipedia link: tichel Categories (topical): Headwear, Judaism

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