Yeshivish glossary term
eid
עד
Meaning
- witness
- halachically qualified witness
Alternate spellings
ed
Usage and context
Singular of eidim. Jewish-law witness qualifications depend on the legal context.
- Category
- marriage - legal ceremony
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He was asked to serve as an eid for the kiddushin.
Plain-English example
He was asked to serve as a halachic witness to the marriage.