About The Word Shibboleth
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Shibboleth
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What's The Definition Of Shibboleth?
[n] a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
[n] a favorite saying of a sect or political group Synonyms | Synonyms for Shibboleth: catchword | motto | slogan Related Terms | Find terms related to Shibboleth: See Also | battle cry | catch phrase | catchphrase | cry | delivery | expression | locution | manner of speaking | rallying cry | saying | speech | war cry Shibboleth In Webster's Dictionary \Shib"bo*leth\, n. [Heb. shibb[=o]leth an ear of
corn, or a stream, a flood.]
1. A word which was made the criterion by which to
distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The
Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the
word sibboleth. See --Judges xii.
Without reprieve, adjudged to death, For want of
well pronouncing shibboleth. --Milton.
Also in an extended sense.
The th, with its twofold value, is . . . the
shibboleth of foreigners. --Earle.
2. Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a
party cry or pet phrase.
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