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Word: Mashgiach
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s; earliest use found in Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language. From Hebrew mašgīaḥ (plural mašgīḥīm) supervisor, use as noun of participle of hišgīaḥ to look at
Definition:
A person authorized to inspect or supervise premises where food is kept or prepared, in order to ensure compliance with Jewish dietary laws.
Variant Forms:
- mashgiah
