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Tish

Tish (noun) means a festive celebratory meal for a religious occasion, especially a Sabbath gathering, in Hasidic tradition. Example: “The rabbi led the tish, sharing songs and teachings at the table.”

noun
1
A festive celebratory meal for a religious occasion, especially a Sabbath gathering, in Hasidic tradition.
"The rabbi led the tish, sharing songs and teachings at the table."
name
1
A short form of the given name Letitia.
"Everyone at school just calls her Tish."

How to use Tish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA communal festive gathering around a table, or a nickname for Letitia.

Word forms

tishes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish tish, meaning "table."

Origin: Yiddish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tish” mean?

The word “Tish” means a festive celebratory meal for a religious occasion, especially a Sabbath gathering, in Hasidic tradition. In plain terms, a communal festive gathering around a table, or a nickname for Letitia.

How do you use “Tish” in a sentence?

Here is “Tish” used in a sentence: “The rabbi led the tish, sharing songs and teachings at the table.”

What part of speech is “Tish”?

Depending on how it is used, “Tish” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Tish” come from?

The word “Tish” comes from Yiddish. Borrowed from Yiddish tish, meaning "table.".

How many meanings does “Tish” have?

“Tish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a festive celebratory meal for a religious occasion, especially a Sabbath gathering, in Hasidic tradition.

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