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Definition of шамаш in Russian English dictionary
- shamash
- (shah-MAHSH) The ninth candle on a HANNUKIAH used to light the others; also a synagogue sexton Hebrew for "helper or one who serves "
- the chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings of justice and compassion
- Sexton; servant
- Means sexton; servant