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Yeshivish glossary term

otiyos

אותיות

Meaning

  • letters
  • Hebrew characters in a sacred text

Alternate spellings

otiyot

Usage and context

In sofrus, the precise form and separation of letters can determine validity.

Category
sofrus
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

Two otiyos are touching.

Plain-English example

Two letters are touching.