Yeshivish glossary term
kvatterin
קוואַטערין
Meaning
- woman participating in carrying the baby into the bris
- bris honor
Alternate spellings
kvaterin, kvatterine
Usage and context
The feminine Yiddish form corresponding to kvatter; exact ceremonial roles vary by community.
- Category
- lifecycle - birth and bris
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
She was honored as the kvatterin.
Plain-English example
She was honored to participate in bringing the baby into the circumcision ceremony.