English Explanatory Dictionary

sofer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Jewish scribe who can transcribe Torah scrolls and other religious writings.
name
  1. A surname from Hebrew.

Pronunciation

/soʊˈfɛɹ/ /ˈsoʊfəɹ/

Word forms

sofer sofers soferim sofrim sopher soifer soyfer

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew סופר (sofér).

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