Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Jewish usage, one who holds the infant during the ceremony of circumcision and acts the part of a godfather.
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- noun A person honoured at the
Jewish brit milah by holding the baby boy before, or as, themohel performs thecircumcision .
Etymologies
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Hebrew סנדק, "companion of child".
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Examples
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It has never ceased to dismay me that Jewish custom has not yet laid down that having anyone other than the father, mohel, and sandek be in the room while a bris takes place is simply not on.
Feminism and Brit Milah: Reconciling Faith and Personal Politics « Gender Across Borders 2009
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Dia tak henti-henti mengajak orang bersedekah US$ 5 dengan mengirim sandek "YELE" ke 501501.
Blog Tempo Interaktif burhan 2010
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Seperti halnya koin untuk Prita Mulyasari, popularitas sandek derma ini meningkat pesat.
Blog Tempo Interaktif burhan 2010
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Satu pesan pendek (sandek) setara dengan bantuan US$ 10 (Rp
Blog Tempo Interaktif burhan 2010
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