Meanings
nounkosherness (uncountable)
- uncountableThe quality of being kosher.
If perchance she finds an egg already covered by a shell, she must at once consult the shochet to determine its kosherness.
1941, The American Poultryman: Official Publication for the American Poultry Association1 more example
Each package is neatly wrapped in cellophane and dated to insure freshness, also bearing the strict endorsement of Rabbi Jacob Pikelny as to kosherness.
1942, The Advocate: America's Jewish Journal, volume 101, page 31
Origin
From kosher + -ness. Attested since the 20th century.
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