What does "kosher" mean?
Kosher: Ceremonially clean, according to Jewish law; --applied to food, esp. to meat of animals slaughtered according to the requirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence, designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is sold or used.
Additional senses
- 2.Kosher food; also, a kosher shop.
- 3.To prepare in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law, as meat.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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