Yeshivish glossary term
eidim
עדים
Meaning
- witnesses
- halachically qualified witnesses
Alternate spellings
edim
Usage and context
Plural of eid; marriage requires properly qualified witnesses.
- Category
- marriage - legal ceremony
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The eidim watched the ring being given.
Plain-English example
The witnesses observed the act that effects the marriage.