Etymology

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Today it means: The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer. Full definition →

First used First attested in the early 18ᵗʰ century.Hebrew אבנט
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  1. Hebrew · borrowed fromאבנט“girdle, belt”
  2. English todayabnet

From Hebrew אבנט (avnet, “girdle, belt”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the early 18ᵗʰ century. The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer.

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