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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 MITZVAH[1] 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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