"tna'im" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew תְּנָאִים, plural of תְּנַאי (“condition, term”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|תְּנָאִים}} Borrowed from Hebrew תְּנָאִים, {{root|en|he|ת־נ־ה}} Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} tna'im pl (plural only)
  1. (Judaism) An informal document containing the terms and expectations for a betrothed couple. Tags: Judaism, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Judaism, Marriage Synonyms: tanaim, tenaim, tnaim, tnoyim

Alternative forms

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