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1bat mitzvah
noun, bat mitz·vah often capitalized B&M \bät-ˈmits-və\
: a ceremony and celebration for a Jewish girl usually on her 13th birthday when she takes on the religious duties and responsibilities of an adult; also : a girl for whom a bat mitzvah is held
Full Definition of BAT MITZVAH
1
: a Jewish girl who at 12 or more years of age assumes religious responsibilities
2
: the initiatory ceremony recognizing a girl as a bat mitzvah
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Variants of BAT MITZVAH
bat mitz·vah also bas mitz·vah \bäs-\
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Origin of BAT MITZVAH
Hebrew bath mişwāh, literally, daughter of the (divine) law
First Known Use: 1910
2bat mitzvah
verb
bat mitz·vahed also bas mitz·vahedbat mitz·vah·ing also bas mitz·vah·ing
Definition of BAT MITZVAH
transitive verb
: to administer the ceremony of bat mitzvah to
Variants of BAT MITZVAH
bat mitzvah also bas mitzvah
First Known Use of BAT MITZVAH
1976
BAT MITZVAHING Defined for Kids
bat mitzvah
noun , bat mitz·vah often cap B&M \bät-ˈmits-və\
Definition of BAT MITZVAH for Kids
1
: a Jewish girl who at twelve or more years of age takes on religious responsibilities
2
: the ceremony recognizing a girl as a bat mitzvah
Variants of BAT MITZVAH
bat mitz·vah also bas mitz·vah \bäs-\
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